OK. So I’m no daily blogger. I give up.
I suppose I enjoy reading other people’s thoughts more than my own. But then, this might be true for other people too–people like you, dear reader. For a short time I thought I could blog every day (like Ryan used to do). Then, I decided it was more practical to blog at least once a week. Now I am struggling to keep a pace of one a month.
I suppose I could invoke that old addage about quality, not quantity. However, I just skimmed through my last few posts and reconsidered that notion. No, I can’t imagine anyone reading this blog because of its insightfulness or educational value. I’m not convinced that I even make this blog interesting (I try). Why then do you read?
I suppose it might be for a little glimpse into my life, a small connection, a stirred memory triggered by a turn of phrase. When I read blogs of my closest friends, I can almost hear them in my head relating their stories in that same old familiar way. It’s like I am there. This must be what the attraction is in blogging–connection between reader and writer.
I managed to locate blogs of 5 old friends today. What a delight! I hope that my discovery leads to more connection. After all, I just convinced myself that blogging is fundamentally about connecting. Now I’m feeling a bit more motivated to post more often. Maybe I’ll blog everyday. We’ll see–I don’t even shave everyday.
You hit the nail on the head. Blogging is about connection. When I read your blog and Megan’s, I feel like I’m participating in your life. I learn about what you’re doing and thinking. Makes the distance seem shorter! I’ll keep checking because I love it when I see something new.
glad to see that you are back in action again.
I’m all for connecting, especially with those friends we’d not heard from in too long!
Glad to have found you again!
I’ve found it necessary to post a short comment as YOU, my friend, convinced me from our very short conversation to begin my very own attempt at online communication. Blessings to your blogging!