Thu 26 Jul 2007
And a hush falls over the blogosphere
Posted by Nette @ Smiling Mom under Odds & Ends
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BlogHer is upon us and many have left their blogs to attend. So today I too will take a break. Harry and I have a date.
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Sun 18 Mar 2007
Epiphany
Posted by Nette @ Smiling Mom under Odds & Ends
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So the other day I was doing dishes and it occurred to me that we, those who read other people’s blogs, are the same bunch of people who crave reality TV. We watch with horror as yet another 15 year old plans her $200K “sweet sixteen” with her daddy’s money. We watch 19 people try to win a million dollars on a deserted island, inhabited only by producers, camera men, sound men, and deadly snakes. And watch as young hopefuls get a tongue lashing on national television for forgetting the lyrics of the song they attempt to sing in front of three judges, and millions of viewers.
We love to take a glance into another life. We laugh at their follies, and roll their eyes as they give their own daughter a made up cutest girl award. We love to see an occasional picture of this anonymous person’s family, giving a face to the story we read each day.
We are sort of like anthropologists…or maybe more like peeping toms.… hmm. Something to ponder.
Now that is my epiphany. Deep, I know. You are impressed, aren’t you!