Sunday, May 8, 2011

Why DoWe Blog For Free.... What Kind of Cockamamie Question Is That?

 I did not intend to do anything as rash a hit "Publish" today.......this is one of the days when I prefer to use my time to catch up on your blogs and leave comments for as many of you as my gnarled, arthritic  fingers can manage, BUT
 
Today, the Empress at    "gooddayregularpeople.com"  asked:  
                                            Why do we blog  for free?
and I just Had to answer.      Hell, there are a million reasons....
 
Because it is our chance to touch our friends in Blogville, share laughs and tears over our morning coffee, give love and feel love from wonderful people whom we may not have met but whom we know better than some of our friends in the real world. And besides all that, except for the time when I had to get up in front of the class and debate some foolishness about Railroads, it is the only time in my long life when a bunch of folks really listen to what I have to say.
 
No, I mean that.  In normal every day conditions we can have a conversation with a friend or relative or even a stranger, but rarely does one get the chance to utter a thousand words without being interrupted or turned off.  Conversation outside of Blogville consists of little bits of give and take which can be wonderful  (or not) but you never get a chance in such circumstances to let your brain develop an idea to its fullest.  I love my friends and relatives, but most of the time....or 4 times out of 5, if truth be told, most people cannot help but interrupt and put in their own 2 cents worth.  And that is mostly OK .....because I do it too...I do believe it is not in our nature to listen endlessly before we simply MUST respond.

Of late, I have noticed that the intervals in which I am allowed to speak get shorter and shorter before someone interrupts and I DO get pissed off sometimes at not being allowed to finish a sentence.  I had begun to think that it was simply because I was too boring to be tolerated, but you dear people out there have proven to me that it ain't true....Godblessand keepyouall.  So I just accept that short exchanges are all that a body can stand when in normal conversation.    I used to ache for a world where I would be allowed to put 4 sentences together  and, praise be, I have found it in the Blogworld.  

Sigh.  All I can say is, not only will I do it for free....I do believe I would even gladly pay for the privilege.


To Maybelline........just kidding.

20 comments:

  1. Calm down, Lo.
    Let's not suggest paying.

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  2. Besides, it's fun! and there are lots of terrific people out there doing marvelous things that give us hope, a smile, often some beauty. :-)

    And Lo, if people interrupt you it's not because you are intolerably boring, but because they perchance are intolerably rude and ignorant.

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  3. Why? Because it is there, of course.

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  4. Dearest Lo, I love my blog friends. I hope to meet all the best ones, you included. I have met some already and have not been disappointed.

    I'm very glad to hear what you have to say. Hope you've had a great weekend xx

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  5. You go, girl. Everything you said is right spot on and I think it's wonderful that we have this opportunity. Come visit when you can.

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  6. I don't blog, but oh how I enjoy reading yours, and also the other comments,,,If they ever charge you to blog, they will probably charge to read it...That would knock the joy I get from this right in the toilet. Looking forward to your next blog, dear Lo...They are delightful, and make me smile. I'm sure all your readers feel the same way.

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  7. Blogging is so wonderful.

    I can't think of anything better in my life, socially.

    I felt so isolated 17 years ago, when I quit working to stay home with our first baby.

    How I wish the blogosphere had existed for me then, I would've been a much happier mother.

    GReat reasons, Lo!!

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  8. And, me, too: I would pay to do it, if it came down to that.

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  9. Just read your profile, I've been on a diet for 45 of my 47 years, should we get chubby together? Go on you take the first bite.
    Off to peruse your blog, my mum is 5 years older than you and finds the TV remote terrifying!

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  10. Spot on! I have very special reasons for being grateful for the blogosphere.

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  11. It's fun. I like to write. And now that you mentioned it there are no interruptions. Its a good deal alright. :)

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  12. And there's always the totally unexpected worlds in the bloggy universe. Blog on, Lo.

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  13. you mean that someone might actually pay ME for my drivel? Never!! but I suppose the day might come when I will have to pay them....whoever "them" is. Forbid it!

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  14. You talk all you want, Lo ~ I'll always listen!!

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  15. I love writing my blog posts and interacting with other people. It's been a brilliant experience so far.

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  16. Couldn't agree with you more. My husband is what is called a good listener, there aren't many of them about now.
    It seems that the pace of life is so fast that people are desperate to get everything done quickly, that includes conversation.

    I have just found your blog and will follow from now on. Love the bit on the diet, I am 65 and have also been on diets most of my life, I also have now given up on them, and do you know what, I am not putting any weight on. yipeeee

    Briony u.k.
    x

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  17. Wait a minute. I'm not getting paid for this?

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  18. Glad you came to your senses.
    Love your view point on random topics.

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  19. Hi Lo..you are a gem..and I love reading you..you keep on going girl! :)

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