Blog On

I really never knew that a Blog was before I created on. I had heard the term, like so many other new terms that seem to be here today and gone tomorrow, especially in the field of electronics and computers, but I never really knew what it was and never really cared to find out. I think my attitude about new terms and technology stems from the Beta/VHS controversy from years ago when I bought into the Beta technology only to later find out that the VCR manufactures refused to pay Sony a royalty to manufacture a Beta machine. Even though Beta was superior to VHS the movie manufactures discontinued producing in that format, thus making my Beta machine obsolete. I've never been a technology "geek" and that's probably good since I have a tendency to buy consumer products for the long haul, when in fact most are made for the short trip. Technology is great, but it sure can be irritating when your new purchase becomes obsolete as your credit card bill arrives. I was probably the last guy in Indiana to buy a cell phone, and I probably wouldn't have done that without spousal pressure. I guess I'm just too traditional or too set in my ways, or too something! I don't know!
I do like the technology of the Blog. It's kind of a public electronic diary where I can experiment, discuss, disclose, argue, vent, and explore issues in a written format for others to read and comment on. I see my Blog as a "potential place" where I have freedom to express myself, or dissent, or find agreement with any and all issues that I find of interest. I guess it's a kind of "security blanket" that Winnicott spoke about in Getting Restless where I wrap myself in its confinement and confort as I speak out from the security it represents. The Blog enables me because the format allows dialogue in any direction without disabling restrictions that hinder or suppress the free flow of ideas and words. Perhap's it's the "equality of participation" that Winnicott spoke of, or the "zest of participation" he refers to that has an appeal to me. I like the Blog platform where I can dissent from popular positions by showing dissonance and non-conformity without concern for offending someone or being "politically correct." Blogging gives the participant an opportunity to explore new ideas and comment with views that may be in opposition with contempory thought. Probably the best attriibutes of the Blog is that it is free, unrestricted, and available to everyone. It appears to be a very popular tool, many individuals openly profess to be a blogger, and there doesn't appear to be a downside to its appeal or use. I guess I'll just "blog on."