The new age art of communicating with the world at large, courtesy of modern technology-welcome to the world of blogging. The quote by Robert Niles says it all, “Anytime you post online, you publish.” How apt, as each entry I have made floats in cyber space for eternity for infinite number of people today and tomorrow to chew on. Each blog I have made is actually a voyeuristic view into my innermost, private thoughts. The beauty of my blogs is that no planning is involved as in an essay or research project. No, just as I write this introduction, my blogs are an instant knee jerk reaction to writings that affect my psyche in some way. Each thought expressed starts in the deepest most folds of cerebral hemisphere as a nerve signal that extends to my fingers that move to keep up with my tandem physiological and psychological thought process. It is not a written piece of work in the true sense of the word, like an article or novel but is a conversation that invites debate, and discussion. It is not easy to choose what is termed as my best blogs, as honestly as each blog takes shape in my mind, I feel an attachment to it. Would a mother be able to choose among her children? Each blog is more than just a creation born of a seed in my brain, it is a glimpse into my soul. Each blog says, I have a voice, I matter, and I have spoken.
Coverage
Politically Correct Speech
As a child of controversy, I hope I have not been politically correct in writing this post. My idea was to give my own ideas strongly and without apology to give an opinion that gives an open invitation to debate and discussion. While covering the many pointers of this highly in depth article and covering its many nuances, I have gone beyond a simple reaction to an opinion. In effect the blog demonstrates my understanding of this complex article but I have not just made a simple summary to show this understanding. I have been able to respond by agreeing or disagreeing with points made but have also managed to link these thoughts with my book readings, such as Orwell’s 1984 and with modern day links such as speeches made by J.F Kennedy in recent history, to present day commentary on President Obama’s speeches.
Depth
Inconvenient Truth
While my title may have been inspired by Al Gore’s Oscar winning documentary, it holds true for this post. Often truth is stranger than fiction, and often the truth is inconvenient to us as it is hard to accept or face the cold harsh reality of life. While this posting examines how truth is manipulated in the novel, 1984, it goes beyond and above this. My posting shows an in depth analysis that researches and reflects on present day dealings as reported in the media. And while no specific articles are referenced, I felt this was un-necessary as an overall general comment on the state of affairs was required rather than endless examples that would simply confuse my message. My musings also show my own thoughts based on life’s experiences such as children being taught to believe in the tooth fairy.
Interaction
Truth…does it exist?
It was interesting to comment on Adrienne blog as her thoughts were well conceived and developed, and this lead to my extended train of thoughts making me compelled to discuss and debate her viewpoints. While I agreed with her musings in general, I commented on some disagreements I had such as her insanity claims and that science is never objective truth. A strong, headstrong and definitive entry is always a pleasure to respond to rather than a vague vision of ideas. No apology should ever be made for ones opinion and this format as followed by Adrienne gives an open invitation to post an equally well thought out counter argument where no punches are with held.
Discussion
The Write and Wrong of Writing
As stated above my strong well defined ideas did allow an open invitation to Adrienne to comment and discuss on my reflections. Her questions were thought provoking and I enjoyed responding to them. I felt my answers were definitive but open ended which always leaves room for further table tennis comments, which I welcome with open arms. Discussions are a healthy way of sharing opinions, and comments lead to extended interactions with visitors that may not have expressed their views otherwise. If only this form of communication existed in earlier times. Oh how I would love to blog with the likes Shakespeare or Dickens!After all in the world of blogging, there are no write or wrongs!
Xenoblogging
Born and Raised in a North Korean Gulag
Monique’s general question, “What Is human ?” allowed me to demonstrate the comment informative. Of course being human myself was a strong criteria for me to show my own in depth analysis of this topic, but more than this the question was so thought provoking, that I was compelled to respond.
Born and Raised in a North Korean Gulag
Again, using Monique’s blog I offered the comment primo as her thoughts were so well constructed that it invited debate. The article on freedom was of great interest to me as I felt that being free is a very subjective state of mind and not just body. I felt that my own spin on things would definitely start the ball rolling on a very lively discussion.
Truth…does it exist?
Adrienne’s entry invited by its very nature inspired the comment grande on my part. While I could have written reams, my words though precise and to the point spoke volumes not in quantity but on quality. My comments were open ended as I welcomed and definitely compelled others to keep the fires of debate well alive and kicking.
Wildcard
Poem: Confession
Though not a typical blog in the true sense of the word, this poem does as my other blogs do, allow a sneak peak into my innermost thoughts. Though short and sweet (pun intended), I feel my reflections of guilt will strike a chord among many who have succumbed to temptation of any kind. After all, who among us are not guilty? I feel bloggers will smile and share their own experiences after reading this blog.
