In a vague half hearted attempt to find blog statistic tracking tools for this blog I found this. It’s a discussion of the trends around blogging; whose doing it, whose reading them, how often people update and burn out rates. Its an interesting read which traces the rise and it believes fall of the phenomena. It quotes predictions that the micro blogging tools of things like Twitter will take over, owing presumably to the speed factor. The article also contends quite sadly that,

Most people do not like writing, even if they have something to write about. Many people do not have time to blog on an ongoi the ng basis in a way that attracts a substantial audience.

The time thing I get. I often as anyone who cares to go through these archives will soon discover, had long hiatuses from blogging. Life gets busy. But as a quick trip to any of the blogging search engines will tell you, there is a lot of power in the writing parts of so called citizen journalism.

I enjoy writing. I always have. There are dozens of half filled journals scattered around as testament to that fact.I use these writing to sort my priorities my interests and my locus of focus.

I now enjoy the process of writing small bits online. Do I think I will become a household name or make millions by the endeavor? No. Nor was that my objective. (But if you want to donate to the costs of upkeep feel free; click on the coffee cup).

I write online to contribute to a larger conversation. In a deliberate act of consciousness even of simply fun contribution. I write here to be disciplined about my words and my thoughts. To help me articulate those bits floating in my brain and give my feedback in a meaningful way.

Here’s hoping we can all do that.

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