Shadow Puppet Storyteller

A Journal Left In The Loo

Entered 1-7-12; minor correction 2-3-12
Deleting email creates an effective meditative state. I just considered the viability of blog readership. My blog entries have purpose. Sometimes I hope and even brag to others that they must stop what they are doing, and go read my input. Most often, I think it becomes more a repository of notes to myself, and I'd actually prefer no one were interested. The space between people is seemingly shrunk by the accessibility to personal details which are willingly placed on the Internet now.

It is as if I have written a collection of anything from the day's errands to my lifelong manifesto in a journal -- then left it sitting out in a public toilet. If you found it there, would you be more or less compelled to read it? It's a bit different from visiting your Great Aunt Shirley, and coming across her diary in a cozy spare bathroom. As long as the author and her guests continue playing Bridge and won't miss your absence, of course you might take the time to skim for interesting highlights.

I'm a fan of Bookcrossing, bookcrossing.com this perspective on who might read my blog gives it a whole new element of excitement. But then, just leaving it in the home bathroom could be more intriguing for that audience?!

Best line from Tin Man (2007)
"You know you really should do something about that BITTER cynicism of yours Cain."

Cain:
"Why? Someones gotta keep your wide eyed optimism in check."