When you tell someone that you blog, do you get funny looks? Do they sidle away from you, or put a little distance between you?
\nUntil very recently, I have been the only person in my family who blogs. I’m not sure what they think I’m doing, but none of them, when faced with the fact that I blog, has ever asked me about it. It’s rather like they are trying to spare me; the less they know about it, the less they can be forced to disclose. I think they assume it’s something illicit, or dirty. At best, they wonder how I can possibly waste my time this way. And, some of them believe that it’s inappropriate to put personal thoughts where anyone can read them.
\nI suspect that if I had told them I was journaling, they wouldn’t think there was anything wrong with it. At any rate, I’m certainly glad that my youngest sister is joining me in the blogging world. I’ll let you know where to find her when her blog is up and running. Welcome aboard, Sissy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
When you tell someone that you blog, do you get funny looks? Do they sidle away from you, or put a little distance between you? Until very recently, I have been the only person in my family who blogs. I’m … Continue reading