Last week, my blog finally got up and running and many nice people wished me well on my endeavor. I realize that there may be those who think I should write narratives which make a certain point or impart some wisdom. Others may think I should write humorous or uplifting tales. Right now, I am finding my footing and working on my style. I can’t promise that my blog will be anything more than my thoughts. I do think about so many things, as we all do, I suppose, and I ponder things to make sense of them. Sometimes it is not fun to live in my head and deal with all the chaos that sometimes ensues. I often wonder if other humans think about the things I do and what their thoughts are. Some of my favorite conversations are philosophical ones, whether I am asking my students if they believe in coincidence or I am engaged in conversation about the meaning of words or the meaning of life.
My hope is that my writing will spark thought in others, either about my writing or as a jumping off point to think about something else. If nothing else, having a place to write about my thoughts is a positive outlet for me. In truth, I worry about spending so much time reading snippets of things on social media or in news sources. It is my belief that sustained reading is a muscle that can be honed but which also may atrophy without daily use. I have been advised to make my blog posts shorter than the last one; I will try to accommodate, but I worry that written words and phrases and reading are becoming lost to us. I have been an ardent reader since I learned how to read, and I now find myself easily distracted. It is no wonder that for some of our youth, reading is becoming a chore, a lost art. Their reading muscles are atrophying. I hope you will read my blog posts and offer your thoughts either as comments or in an email to me. Reading and writing are so important to me but you can keep the ‘rithmetic.
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I’m with you, Diane! I like that you elaborate on thoughts. I have the tendency to do the same, however, I notice that most things I write, that are more than four sentences long, go largely unnoticed, or get no response.
I agree with you. I think because social media lends itself to shorter posts people are becoming less inclined to read something of length. I know my blog posts will sometimes be longer because I will have more to say on a topic! Just felt the need to respond to some of the feedback I got. The blog is, of course, a work in progress. Thanks so much for your comment. I so appreciate hearing what you think!
I believe it is through the nuances and fluctuations of a voice that we learn so much more about the person, the emotions, the thought processes and what is being communicated. Moreover, there is a reason it is called “Language Arts.” Words tap into our senses, like any other art form. A blog is a museum, not a meme.
Michele, you are so very eloquent. Perhaps you should be the one blogging!! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
I’m always interested in learning more what other people think about life, language and love.
I am just getting caught up on your blog, and I agree that reading muscles can atrophy. Not only does no one want to read anything lengthy anymore, but they can’t even comment in full sentences with entire words; just blurbs with acronyms. Your writing is wonderful Diane, and I look forward to reading more of it.
Thanks, Mare, and you are totally right about the atrocious use of the English language in making comments.