Since the New Year has begun, I have not had a chance to take note of it and think about any sort of resolutions or meditate on the world around me. Well the world outside of my own little world. As a result, two things have popped into my mind. First, what is the point of my writing on this blog? and second, do I pay attention enough to warrant writing a blog?
What is the point of having a blog that is more or less a series of musings on my personal life or events of my day, particularly if they have no relevance on the wider world? Do I have anything pertinent to say about the political and cultural world around me? I know I have nothing to say about the economic world, that is for sure. (Historian here; I have passing understanding of how the economy works.) To be frank, I tend to turn off the news or strongly encourage (read nag) my Beloved Husband to do so if he has the clicker. I do not want to watch any of the cable news shows; I barely want to pay attention to the local news. I like weather. Of course, who doesn't? A good discussion of the forecast can capture my attention more than the state of the economy. The world news and the state of the wars in which we are engaged breaks my heart. I do not know what to do with that. So, I turn on Home and Garden TV or watch another rerun of NCIS.
So, I have nothing to say about politics, both international, national, or local. I dare not comment on the economy for fear of scorn. I have no philosophical training beyond PH 101 and two other classes that had more to do with American history than philosophy. How many times can I comment on the weekly sermon (which was excellent this week by the by)? Should I talk about television programs I like? Beloved Husband is OFF LIMITS.
Now that leaves work. I cannot get too much into a discussion of my work for two reasons. One, I am a struggling historian/adjunct and if for some crazy reason someone for whom I work or teach actually reads this blog, they will know about which I am speaking. Second, I conduct research on a very little corner of the history and well, we know who we are. (Or am I being vain or presumptuous? Do other scholars in my field know who I am? Do not want to know the answer to that question.) So, I must confine myself to the process and not the content of my work. Hm.... How many readers do we have?
And so we are back at the beginning. Why should I write on a blog? Well, it is a new year. I will not throw in the towel just yet. Maybe I will figure this whole thing out and find a reason for continuing. So, loyal (raised eyebrow) reader(s), stay tuned. We here at Perfection of Prudence may surprise you.
What is the point of having a blog that is more or less a series of musings on my personal life or events of my day, particularly if they have no relevance on the wider world? Do I have anything pertinent to say about the political and cultural world around me? I know I have nothing to say about the economic world, that is for sure. (Historian here; I have passing understanding of how the economy works.) To be frank, I tend to turn off the news or strongly encourage (read nag) my Beloved Husband to do so if he has the clicker. I do not want to watch any of the cable news shows; I barely want to pay attention to the local news. I like weather. Of course, who doesn't? A good discussion of the forecast can capture my attention more than the state of the economy. The world news and the state of the wars in which we are engaged breaks my heart. I do not know what to do with that. So, I turn on Home and Garden TV or watch another rerun of NCIS.
So, I have nothing to say about politics, both international, national, or local. I dare not comment on the economy for fear of scorn. I have no philosophical training beyond PH 101 and two other classes that had more to do with American history than philosophy. How many times can I comment on the weekly sermon (which was excellent this week by the by)? Should I talk about television programs I like? Beloved Husband is OFF LIMITS.
Now that leaves work. I cannot get too much into a discussion of my work for two reasons. One, I am a struggling historian/adjunct and if for some crazy reason someone for whom I work or teach actually reads this blog, they will know about which I am speaking. Second, I conduct research on a very little corner of the history and well, we know who we are. (Or am I being vain or presumptuous? Do other scholars in my field know who I am? Do not want to know the answer to that question.) So, I must confine myself to the process and not the content of my work. Hm.... How many readers do we have?
And so we are back at the beginning. Why should I write on a blog? Well, it is a new year. I will not throw in the towel just yet. Maybe I will figure this whole thing out and find a reason for continuing. So, loyal (raised eyebrow) reader(s), stay tuned. We here at Perfection of Prudence may surprise you.
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