I think in the not too distant past I would have made fun of what I've become. You know one of those people that hangs out on-line all day, blogging, reading other people's posts, commenting on other people's posts, responding to comments other people put on my posts - a 360 addict, a virtual voyeur. Now what to do about it? Is it a bad thing really? First lets consider the pros and cons.
Pros:
1. Meet new people
2. Learn new things
3. Writing practice
4. LOL
5. Crying
6. Capturing the details of my own life before they slip into oblivion
Cons:
1. Loss of productivity from time spent on-line
2. I don't need no stinking productivity, I'm retired
3. Sometimes making a fool of myself
4. Public humiliation
It appears the the pros outnumber the cons and I really have given up caring if I look like a fool to others. The truth is, I am enjoying the richness of this experience. I get to talk to people all over the country/world, from all walks of life. I get to share my experiences with those who have an interest. I get to look into the lives of people who I might never meet under ordinary circumstances. This venue is also a great way for me to journal because when I type out my life, I don't take the time to edit as I go the way I might with pen and paper. The thinking and writing is more fluid.
So thank all of you who stop by to read and comment. I am enjoying the interaction.
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