In all Seriousness
So, I usually write satirical-style pieces about news or things that cross my mind during my day.
BUT, this article, well it spoke to me.
Apparently there is a public school in in Arlington, Virginia that is bringing parents and kids together in the pursuit of getting to know each other better through writing and sharing stories.
I wish there had been something like that when I was a kid. It's taken me 30 years to really get to know my parents. And I'm sure there is still a lot I don't know. But programs like this should be encouraged, sought after, and if they don't exist in your area, created by you.
I've only been blogging for about one month now. But I have to say, that at times it consumes me. I enjoy writing...but more than that, I enjoy having an audience to share it with. Whether people like my writing is not the point. Rather, its the exercise of finding a connection with people around you in a world where we're too easily derailed from making contact with the people around us.
In short -- "thanks for giving me an outlet" and "please stick around" even when I get sappy like this.
Happy Blogging!
BUT, this article, well it spoke to me.
Apparently there is a public school in in Arlington, Virginia that is bringing parents and kids together in the pursuit of getting to know each other better through writing and sharing stories.
I wish there had been something like that when I was a kid. It's taken me 30 years to really get to know my parents. And I'm sure there is still a lot I don't know. But programs like this should be encouraged, sought after, and if they don't exist in your area, created by you.
I've only been blogging for about one month now. But I have to say, that at times it consumes me. I enjoy writing...but more than that, I enjoy having an audience to share it with. Whether people like my writing is not the point. Rather, its the exercise of finding a connection with people around you in a world where we're too easily derailed from making contact with the people around us.
In short -- "thanks for giving me an outlet" and "please stick around" even when I get sappy like this.
Happy Blogging!
You were poisoned by Curare_Z at 12:21 PM
9 Death Spasms:
I know exactly what you mean...you do connect with your readers as well as other bloggers. I think of it as my blog family :)
You're really doing a great job. Sometimes you have to let the sap flow (believe me, I know this). And as long as you're here, we'll be here!
Happy blogging, indeed! I've been reading your blog for about a week now, it's highly enjoyable! You're now on my favorites....
Sappiness is ok....it's like....being really depressed then listening to something...like the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack...Sappy, but makes one feel great! (hm. Not that I'VE EVER DONE THAT....LOL)
I'll keep popping across the pond to see you Curare, so put the kettle on ! Us English guys like a cup of tea and crumpets when we visit friends.
happy blogging
Happy one month anniversary...and here's to many more.
Now, please get back to the satire.
Siren: Thanks. What can I say, I'm sappy! :-)
Allypooh: WELCOME! And thanks for commenting! I have to say, though, my song is "Gloria" by Laura Branigan. And I admit...that's cheesy...not sappy. :-) And thanks for the link!
Ben: As long as you're not looking for tea and "strumpets" I'm happy to oblige.
Phoenix: Aye Aye Sir.
I am like you in that sometimes blogging is consuming. And like you, it is not only the writing but the readers that make it all worthwhile.
I will make the same suggestion to you that was made to me early in blogging. It is your blog, say what you want to say, when you want to say it. Never apoligize for deviating from your usual posts. Your readers will not desert you for being you and if they do then you did not need those types of readers anyway. I enjoy your posts and if you wish to get sappy or angry or any other way then I will be back. It is what a loyal reader does.
Okay rant over. Party On CZ.
Yeah, what Fuzzy said!
That said, how dare you sap out on us on my birthday of all days!
IT'S MY DAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!
(Well it was).
But I understand what you mean about the need to have an outlet, vent, be sappy and all that other bullshit that keeping a blog tends to elicit (or is that illicit? it's freaking early) from you after a while.
Curare: What is this crap? Real feelings and opinions?!? I am shocked--SHOCKED!
(Keep it up.)
-- david
Fuzz: Thanks. ;-)
Bad Girl: My humble apologies. Sometimes the sap just oozes on out, I can't help it.
DA: Yeah, I know. But don't worry, the moment has passed.
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