Why I Write
Written in August of 2005:
Some blog for fortune, others for fame or friendship. I blog to battle forgetfulness. Each day goes by so quickly. Each day drags on forever. Time is such a slippery subject. Like the steam rising from my coffee mug. Will I treasure the contents? Will I be warmed by friendship? Comforted by a companion? Or will I hastily take it in gulps, just trying to get through another day? Will I get burnt? Or misplace my cup, as I often do, finding it later when the cup is cold and the milk is sour?
Time.
Tomorrow melts into yesterday and soon my children will be grown. Sarah is almost a teenager… She’s turning three soon. I know that the next ten years will go by too quickly. Time speeds up exponentially when children are involved.
So I blog. Not because any of you are interested in my day. Or my children. Or my obscure interests in coffee, politics, religion, philosophy or technology. I blog so that I will remember who I was today.
And as I pause to write, perhaps I’ll slow down for a moment and treasure my children, my friends, my day. I’ll watch the steam rise from my mug and let them warm my soul.
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Here are some other posts related to why or how I write:
Coffee Talk: Blogging Principle #1
Honesty: Blogging Principle #2
Filed in: Recent Ramblings.
your blogging keeps me in touch with who you are what you are thinking and doing. Makes the miles not so many.
That was beautiful. And by the way, I read your blog because I do care about you and your day, and it makes me feel more connected to you. You are my only close, in town mom friend, and I like to know how your day was. I enjoy every post. thank you for blogging!
I read your blog because you use phrases like “tomorrow melts into yesterday.” Because you can spell. Because you so clearly love your family.
Because you make me (and quite a few other people) think.
Thank you for all those things.
Thanks everyone.
Your every day happenings always make my day brighter. Especially when you talk about your kids. Kids are so great, and I am really glad that someday you’ll have a record of all the neat little things they did that get forgotten with time. And in the meantime, we get to enjoy reading them.
I concur. Time.
Hi from a fellow Evangel grad (class of 1985). I just want to say that you have a terrific blog. I also have two young kids (had my first at age 34 and the 2nd at age 37). I too have learned the virtues of mac & cheese and ramen noodles! Keep the faith and have a wonderful day! Joan
I have just starting blogging and was searching to see what else on the web was using the word ‘gentle’. I too am a Mum (that’s how we spell it in Australia) and I have a shocking memory, so I relate to your comments about needing a way of remembering. Also I realised that I needed a creative outlet. I’ve just started learning Dreamweaver so I’m hoping to progress from a blog to a site, and I can certainly pick up some tips from yours! Best wishes Holly
Amy, I ran across your website while
I was trying to locate barstools from
the Springfield Cardinals stadium.
I noticed, for a donation, I can obtain
them from here???? Do you have pictures of what the 2005 bar stools
look like? I would appreciate it.
Also, I find your “blog” interesting.
I always wanted to do it, but decided
to write books instead! Have 3 started
none finished. Should blog, then it
goes on forever!
Have a great day
Carol
Amy,
Wow, were do i start, Your Dad and I went to school together and I still consider him a friend, hope he is doing well, you seem happy and life is good.
take care, tell your parents hello from me!
Mike
Another reason we used to blog. Comments on posts from 3yrs past from people from even further back then that. Good Times.