Musings on blogging..
Seems that millions of others have the same random thought pattern I've suffered lately. And while there is a slight comfort in that fact, there is also more than a fair share of discomfort. I've never wanted to be like the crowd. Individuality has always been very important to me. At least in the blogosphere I can be different from the majority, simply because I am at this stage in my life.
It seems that most bloggers are younger. That is probably a fairly safe assumption, given the very nature of computer use. My generation had to learn it as an add-on, while the generation that followed grew up with it. They learned it as just another form of communication. Where we have it on them is probably in true writing (you know, where you actually put pen to paper). We had to use that ancient form to get through school, and to demonstrate that we had learned what was required. Conversely, where they have it on us is the free flowing style brought on by the more instantaneous tool of the keyboard.
Nevertheless, we all share the desire to express ourselves. And I personally find the world of blogging simply fascinating. Sometimes, I feel a little voyeuristic when reading such personal thoughts. The angst of youth is a recurring theme, and usually expressed in rough language. (Too bad we let our children be led in that direction. Correction: too bad I let my children be led in that direction--I must be careful not to generalize that way.) But even given the fouler language, the thoughts are ones with which even I can identify. Many of them still mirror my own, while many more simply stir old memories. And with those memories come the old feelings. Maybe that is why I like reading blogs--to rekindle some of the dormant feelings.
Of course not all the younger bloggers are prone to the harsh language. Many of the pieces I've read over the last few days show wonderful wit (frequently edged with sarcasm) as well as a great deal of insight. I especially admire those who poke fun at the world, and yet manage to laugh with it, while laughing at it. And there are some bloggers that amaze with their writing skills. Their punctuation might not be perfect, but their thoughts and points are often splendid.
Seems that millions of others have the same random thought pattern I've suffered lately. And while there is a slight comfort in that fact, there is also more than a fair share of discomfort. I've never wanted to be like the crowd. Individuality has always been very important to me. At least in the blogosphere I can be different from the majority, simply because I am at this stage in my life.
It seems that most bloggers are younger. That is probably a fairly safe assumption, given the very nature of computer use. My generation had to learn it as an add-on, while the generation that followed grew up with it. They learned it as just another form of communication. Where we have it on them is probably in true writing (you know, where you actually put pen to paper). We had to use that ancient form to get through school, and to demonstrate that we had learned what was required. Conversely, where they have it on us is the free flowing style brought on by the more instantaneous tool of the keyboard.
Nevertheless, we all share the desire to express ourselves. And I personally find the world of blogging simply fascinating. Sometimes, I feel a little voyeuristic when reading such personal thoughts. The angst of youth is a recurring theme, and usually expressed in rough language. (Too bad we let our children be led in that direction. Correction: too bad I let my children be led in that direction--I must be careful not to generalize that way.) But even given the fouler language, the thoughts are ones with which even I can identify. Many of them still mirror my own, while many more simply stir old memories. And with those memories come the old feelings. Maybe that is why I like reading blogs--to rekindle some of the dormant feelings.
Of course not all the younger bloggers are prone to the harsh language. Many of the pieces I've read over the last few days show wonderful wit (frequently edged with sarcasm) as well as a great deal of insight. I especially admire those who poke fun at the world, and yet manage to laugh with it, while laughing at it. And there are some bloggers that amaze with their writing skills. Their punctuation might not be perfect, but their thoughts and points are often splendid.
posted by Busted Boomer | Saturday, December 11, 2004
1 Comments:
just a test to see how someones comments would reach me as well as how they would appear on the blog.
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