Still trying to figure this out.

I'm still trying to figure this blog thing out. There are several problems with this...first of all is the technology and the why. I've loved computers and what they can do since I touched my first Apple in the early 80's. My friend Norma bought one of the first Apples when she went to law school, and she let me learn to use it to help type papers. Having been a fan of the IBM Selectric (I still love Selectrics. The feel of the keys, the click of the ball moving around. If I could find a computer keyboard that felt as tight, I would buy one in an instant) it was hard to move to another type of keyboard. It's all about feel. But the idea that if I made a mistake, IT COULD BE CORRECTED INSTANTLY was such a big deal. Those of you who remember typing research or term papers know how big a deal it is (those of you who grew up with computers, give me a break. You'll never know the heart break of staying up all night typing a paper, and finding one mistake on a page that will require you to retype 1 or 2 pages AGAIN). So technology has been my friend forever, but having to climb over the lip of each new ledge of technology as it appears on the horizon has been a challenge. I guess it's kept my brain exercised. The other is why keep this when other people can look at this. When I kept my first journal, I didn't want anybody to see it. I hid it from my sisters and my parents and thought everyone was looking for it. When I reread it years from then, I was mortified by my juvenile thoughts and angst. This blogging technology is kind of the same thing, except that the whole idea is that everybody is supposed to find my cigar box and read my journal. This keeps me in the here and now, and keeps me from writing anything that might be too personal (those of you who know me might wonder what I think is inapropriate, you'd be surprised). I guess that's a good thing. The third thing is that it's been a long time since I've really written anything other than short bursts of mental stream of consciousness. I guess I've got to get back into the idea of writing for other people to read. I feel like I'm using rusty knives. Well, time to sharpen the edge. Ok. That's it for now, and if anybody knows or can help with this technology, let me know. I feel like I'm just starting something weird and new. Hang on.

I talked to a friend about writing a blog. I said he was wasting his talent. He's one of these guys that can think on his feet (you have to be able to do this if you are a teacher) and always has something witty and educated to say. Then I realized that I was also talking about myself. I will try this for awhile, like keeping a diary. I'll post the fun things that happen during the day and the thoughts I have while I go through my daily rituals. I hope it stays mildly entertaining, mostly to me, since I am the only one I ever think will read this.