Since the beginning of the blogging "boom," I have been entirely against it. Perhaps at first it came from ignorance, not fully understanding what it was all about. Later, though, I felt justified in my "anti-blog" stance, fueled mostly by the unfortunate power it gave to anyone, anywhere, anyhow. It blurred the lines of journalism and writing. It gave importance to any schmuck with a computer. All of a sudden we were trusting blogs as credible sources. For the longest time, it infuriated me.
Obviously, I have given in. I concede this battle not because my views have changed, in fact, they have been strengthened, if anything. There mere fact that I am able to post my words and thought gives credo to my whole argument. I concede, though, because there is no going back. Regardless of the fact that we, as a country, as a people, as a species, never gave one moment of reflection to the possible harm this all could do, it is now a part of us and I can only swim backward against the current for so long. As such, today I have made the decision to not impede progress, but rather join it. If every nimrod from Boston to Juneau is going to have a voice that means something, a voice that is somehow important, a voice that is, dare I say it, published, then by all means I am going to start using my own voice as well.
I don't know what to expect from this blog. I don't know where it will end up going. I don't know which direction it will steer. I don't know what topics for take the forefront. I guess, like everyone else on planet earth, it will become a public journal of sorts.
If I know myself at all, I fully expect theater and spirituality to come to the surface more often than not. I say spirituality because I want to avoid using the word religion; not because I don't believe in religion (I very much do) or that I think the two are mutually exclusive (they are not), but because I fear that even the mention of the word religion in my first post will quickly lead me to more enemies as opposed to followers or even allies. Hopefully in due time religion will get its fair shake.
I do, also, promise that the tone of this blog will be less bitter, salty and condemning than this initial post may lead one to believe. I merely offer my own reasons for joining the ever-extending blogosphere. I promise to offer a more cheery and positive disposition going forward; that is if the subject matter calls for it.
So there it is: my first blog post. More of an explaination than anything else, I suppose, but a post nonetheless.
As I wrap this up, and so that I can at least give you a tease of art and culture (and I would argue spirituality), I welcome you to indulge in this clip from the recording session of the West Side Story Revival Soundtrack. The show itself (I saw it this past weekend) was one of the greatest, most transformative, and magical experiences I have ever had (again- spirituality). The clip, I think, captures some of that. Enjoy
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