I've been pondering recently my need to post lengthy diatribes, explanations, and explorations on my various beliefs or opinions on education, politics, spirituality, books, parenting, child development, food, you name it.
And I have realized something: I miss conversation, specifically, an exchange of ideas or a discussion of current events.
That's not to say I don't like my social, interpersonal conversations where friends and I exchanged anecdotes and compassion. Those are central. And often more important to me than waxing intellectual.
But sometimes I like to talk about things beyond me, say the death penalty or the debate about single-sex schools. Because, of course, nothing is really beyond us, as we are all part of this world. And so I think I use my blog to consider these things, to exercise my mental faculties, test my views, and see if anyone wants to discuss. Thankfully, I do get some responses, usually privately, via email or telephone call.
And so I keep posting.
Because I keep thinking.
(Though, you'll notice I have been completely silent on the current Republican presidential field. THAT just doesn't bear thinking about.)
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