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The Blurty in 2007
Okay, so here's the deal. I need to write. I loved when I blogged every day as a student...
This blog is being resurrected.
REASONS WHY I BLOG:
1. It's a record of my life and thoughts that I can look back on. I can refind quotations and ideas that I keep here, or I can see how I've changed over time.
2. It's more fun (and free) than therapy. It allows me to process things, to step back, to blow off steam, to figure out decisions, whatever.
3. Interaction! We've had some good discussions in this blog and in others' blogs.
4. Free speech. I believe in it. People need to remember that they are human beings and not machines or shadows. When you blog...no one owns you. Because of the internet, anyone can publish.
5. Reporting. I think it's important for people to report their experiences. For one, it frequently inspires others. Also, it keeps folks--writer and subjects both--accountable. (The Devil Wears Prada, anyone?)
6. Details. There are lots of beautiful things and moments in life that can easily be overlooked. Blogging is a way to stop, look, and marvel.
7. Learning. Working out what I'm currently reading or reflecting on helps me to better understand it and to connect with others who offer helpful comments.
8. Keeping in touch. I've lived in quite a few different places now, and so have my long-time friends. Blogs are great for life updates.
9. Blogging gets the creative juices going and the reflection revved, which frequently leads to longer pieces of writing.
RULES OF THE ROAD
1. Most every post will be open to the public. Anything that I deem inappropriate for the public will be "friends only."
2. As always, anonymous posting is prohibited. In fact, all anonymous posts are screened, so I'll probably never even get them. This rule just makes sense considering: (1) If the person is not willing to put their name behind their words, why waste time reading those words? (2) You never know if the poster was a ten-year-old or pyscho or what. Again, waste of time, and possibly even dangerous (3) Anonymous posting encourages "flaming" and meaningless insults (i.e., waste of time).
3. Readers are encouraged to comment on the posts or others' comments.
4. It's my choice to write. And it's your choice to read. (If this blog makes you angry or miserable, then stop reading it.)
5. I only say things that I believe to be true. (I expect the same of you.)
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