Public and Up-Close/ a Wired Life

OK, well if this is as scary as it gets, sharing one's thoughts with the world, they may have convinced me to "blog on." The survey/ questionnaire I sent out several months ago had some interesting feedback.  Most younger folks (25 - 35 years old) all said, "sure, I'll read your blog."  Most older folks (65 - 75 years old), said, "No thanks, I am too busy" or "I don't know what a blog is, and don't want to learn or do that".  The exceptions, of course, were "family" members who each said, "sure", I will read your blog. Two of those have joined my efforts by taking the time to figure out the "friend connect" process. Thanks you two!

I should set some goals, now, like: learn how to add video, or voice memos to the blog space.  A timeline, or links to fun things for the older folks' grandkids might draw in a few more people who "don't have any interest or time for blogs".  Transitioning from the big fat telephone hanging on the wall, ringing away, waiting for anyone in the family to answer a distant caller, was the world and technology of my childhood. So, of course, that is where my comfort lies.  Individuals/people with a phone stuck to the side of their head, palm or pocket, is not, to me, as much of a "community building" or social experience, as that big ol' jangling box, interrupting dinner table chatter. I must admit, I did hope to experience, by creating a blog, somewhat more of a connection to my new town, state, and the folks I left in the last one. I am so far disillusioned with the separateness that typing and reading offer, as compared to family/friend phone calls, gatherings, and time for a "cuppa" to catch up.  I wonder if teens and children will care (or even know) that they might have missed something, once they've grown into their techno-world.