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Main Entry: blog
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: an online diary; a personal chronological log of thoughts published on a Web page; also called Weblog, Web log
Example: Typically updated daily, blogs often reflect the personality of the author.
Etymology: shortened form of Weblog
Usage: blog, blogged, blogging v, blogger n
Was there ever a more narcissistic, self-involved endeavor than blogging? To invest time and energy into the process of regurgitating one’s thoughts, insights, life journey, under the premise that others will read it, be entertained by it, perhaps even learn from it? And not only to stumble across it in an idle moment, but perhaps even to return again and again, to bookmark it, to witness the twists and turns of another’s life experience, to even feel a connection with a complete stranger.
Perhaps reading blogs holds the same allure as viewing the reality programs that currently dominate television. Maybe it’s similar to succumbing to the urge to look at the carnage of a traffic accident as we pass by. Maybe we use these exerpts from other people's lives as a barometer for our own mental health, social acumen or conformity.
Whatever it is that compels us to blog and to read blogs, whatever idealistic or capricious urge is being fed, let me formally announce that I have joined the ranks of the egocentric and self important masses who have succumbed to the need to send their musings out into cyberspace.
In my one small attempt at justification, may I at least say in my defense that I hope this will be a means of staying connected with the community I left behind in California last summer, as well as those friends I’m making along the way during this prolonged cross-country road trip.
If you sometimes laugh, sometimes feel enraged, sometimes weep, and sometimes feel less alone, then I’ll feel justified in this pursuit.
I’m curious to see what ripples this site will cause in my life or others. If you think its tripe, let me know. If you’re moved, I’d love to hear it. If your attention hasn’t been held long enough to get this far…well, nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Main Entry: blog
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: an online diary; a personal chronological log of thoughts published on a Web page; also called Weblog, Web log
Example: Typically updated daily, blogs often reflect the personality of the author.
Etymology: shortened form of Weblog
Usage: blog, blogged, blogging v, blogger n
Was there ever a more narcissistic, self-involved endeavor than blogging? To invest time and energy into the process of regurgitating one’s thoughts, insights, life journey, under the premise that others will read it, be entertained by it, perhaps even learn from it? And not only to stumble across it in an idle moment, but perhaps even to return again and again, to bookmark it, to witness the twists and turns of another’s life experience, to even feel a connection with a complete stranger.
Perhaps reading blogs holds the same allure as viewing the reality programs that currently dominate television. Maybe it’s similar to succumbing to the urge to look at the carnage of a traffic accident as we pass by. Maybe we use these exerpts from other people's lives as a barometer for our own mental health, social acumen or conformity.
Whatever it is that compels us to blog and to read blogs, whatever idealistic or capricious urge is being fed, let me formally announce that I have joined the ranks of the egocentric and self important masses who have succumbed to the need to send their musings out into cyberspace.
In my one small attempt at justification, may I at least say in my defense that I hope this will be a means of staying connected with the community I left behind in California last summer, as well as those friends I’m making along the way during this prolonged cross-country road trip.
If you sometimes laugh, sometimes feel enraged, sometimes weep, and sometimes feel less alone, then I’ll feel justified in this pursuit.
I’m curious to see what ripples this site will cause in my life or others. If you think its tripe, let me know. If you’re moved, I’d love to hear it. If your attention hasn’t been held long enough to get this far…well, nothing ventured, nothing gained.
3 comments:
I found your site through a friend who referenced my blog and another's on his. From the referenced blog I found your comment and ended up here. I find that blogging helps me put into a coherent expression a myriad of thoughts that pummel me senseless with no outlet. It also does for me as it does for you, gives me a place to keep friends and family up to date with our life happenings. Perhaps it's much like The Truman Show. Who knows. But, as an older fella, I've come to enjoy it. And I did finish yours, enjoyed the read, and will check back to see what is up.
Oh, by the way, on your blogger dashboard, you can turn on word verification so that spam like the one above doesn't make it into your comments.
Keep the Faith! Enjoy the journey.
The Bishop
Thanks so much for the tip on spam. I was also able to pass it on to subversive1, which I believe is where you found me. I scanned your site and will give it a good read when I get a moment. How fun to connect across the miles with other people of faith. You might also enjoy another friend's site. I'm still sorting out how to manage links! www.xanga.com/michaelbaird
UR Copying Subversive Keith, but I think U both enjoy introspection via mass media & i love this about Uboth
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