tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post8802364573208666683..comments2024-03-28T20:37:49.632+00:00Comments on Shadows & Light: Lexington Avenue, August 2007Steve Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11684120060438252945noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-1646800829415894092007-08-24T12:28:00.000+01:002007-08-24T12:28:00.000+01:00I can't particularly comment on what to do about k...I can't particularly comment on what to do about keeping the blog since I let mine go after two months when work got to be too much. But I do want to say that I identify with your continuing struggle for authenticity, peace and fullness of life. Though we are on different paths it is what I am trying to do for myself. To blog or not to blog is just part of this journey you are on. If you choose to stop I will miss your witness but I will understand.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-49185351438247299962007-08-24T13:43:00.000+01:002007-08-24T13:43:00.000+01:00Your blog is NOT tepid.I think you need to be writ...Your blog is NOT tepid.<br><br>I think you need to be writing about the things that are important to you. Start a new blog, be anonymous, write about Sicko or whatever it is you want.<br><br>Blogging has to be organic. It can't be forced, or ... what's the point? <br><br>I look forward to your thoughts every day. If you posted once a week, I would look forward to that. But follow your heart. You know how to do that!<br><br>Much love to you, btw.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-76833977236296109622007-08-24T13:44:00.000+01:002007-08-24T13:44:00.000+01:00Forgot to say: EVERY blog is limited. I don't writ...Forgot to say: EVERY blog is limited. I don't write about half the things I'm thinking about. Somehow that's OK with me, but I can understand your frustration.<br><br>Also: everyone is feeling frustrated and exhausted right now. So you're in sync with the feng shui of the moment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-47131915830464059202007-08-24T13:48:00.000+01:002007-08-24T13:48:00.000+01:00Reya and Theresa: Thanks for the words of wisdom a...Reya and Theresa: Thanks for the words of wisdom and support! Reya, you may be right -- maybe this is the "Feng Shui" of the moment. I guess the limited writing seems weird to me because I'm so used to keeping a journal, where I write about everything.<br><br>In any case, I'm not quitting tomorrow. I just need to get a grip, maybe. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-70555879171113704822007-08-24T16:02:00.000+01:002007-08-24T16:02:00.000+01:00Fisrt of all - the public and your employer need t...Fisrt of all - the public and your employer need to realize that there is NO SUCH THING as OBJECTIVITY. Given the nasty state of the media in all forms these days (print to television), that should be apparent. We need to embrace subjectivity and just get on with it - trust me, it comes out anyway. WE'RE HUMAN, and humans are NOT simply "logical" (if we were we'd be robots). Anyhoo, maybe you just need to take a break from blogging? I LOVE taking 3-4 weeks off (I just did it), and I feel much better afterwards. Personally, I think what you write is GREAT, but it's important that YOU like it too. Stop putting yourself in a box, and know that your blog should be what YOU want it to be. For me, if a blog can't be some sort of personal expression, I'd not do it (granted, I make choices about what I want others to know - but, again, I'm making my blog what I want it to be, so that is OK). Blogging just pictures is fine, too, or you could put quotes with them too, or...do something else. The possibilities are endless. Listen to your gut. It's also not necessary to blog every day - if you look, most people doing substantive blogs only post 3-4 times a week at most. Keep us in the loop as far as your thoughts...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-38547914147112550202007-08-24T16:54:00.000+01:002007-08-24T16:54:00.000+01:00pictures say 1000 words. a good picture and a lin...pictures say 1000 words. a good picture and a line or two about where it's from is a perfectly good post. use it in conjunction with Flickr (as you have been) to highlight shots you find to be the best or most interesting. <br><br>post whenever you want-no need to feel compelled to post every day- with RSS it's not like people are just refreshing your page waiting for a post (i assume most people are using a reader?!).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-50709834578606627192007-08-24T19:12:00.000+01:002007-08-24T19:12:00.000+01:00if your blog feels like a burden then take a break...if your blog feels like a burden then take a break. Really! and i say this entirely altruistically, cos i would miss you.<br><br>but it should be for you, and fun, satisfying - worthwhile in some way...<br><br>i think most bloggers need a break at least now and then?<br><br>but i'm also with Reya here, i identify with the limitations thing - esp. since my daughter took to searching for my blog and i discovered that some of my family read it... :0/<br><br>- but despite all that, your blog is def. not tepid. I love it, i feel that it gives me some insight into who you are, some link. Any means of communication and expression is limited... but can still be worthwhile.<br><br>I started blogging daily. I can't believe i managed it, looking back.... sometimes now its only once or twice a week.<br><br>Do what feels good!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-25581936627679519642007-08-25T02:51:00.000+01:002007-08-25T02:51:00.000+01:00Here are my anonymous thoughts on the matter. The...Here are my anonymous thoughts on the matter. The idea of a photo blog is interesting, and there is certainly educational value in many of the items photographed. If nothing else, they provide some unique perspective as to images you personally find interesting. <br><br>My big issue with blogging in general is that it there is a degree of self-absorption and often times (although this does not seem to be the case with your blog), a desperate need for attention. No offense to you personally, but I never quite understood why someone would want to post on the Internet the goings on of their daily life, their opinions on random matters, or their views on spirituality and such. <br><br>While I understand the desire to communicate with friends or acquaintances, I find it a bit distressing that the age of technology has replaced the intimacy of communication on a more personal level (i.e. personal e-mails or telephone calls).<br><br>Again, your photos are consistently quite interesting and informative. I just personally feel that the commentary on things besides the photos are a bit much. <br><br>However, you are clearly not harming anyone by blogging, and to paraphrase what was said by "Lettuce" - if it feels good, keep at it! Happy writing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-56565676162436665952007-08-25T11:30:00.000+01:002007-08-25T11:30:00.000+01:00Anonymous: Don't worry, no offense taken. Believe ...Anonymous: Don't worry, no offense taken. Believe me, I often wonder why I'm posting this stuff for all to see! When I started this blog, I thought it would be an excellent way to communicate with family and friends - in fact, they were the ones I expected would read it. Instead, my family pretty much ignored it and only some of my friends keep up with it. It's turned out that many of my readers are total strangers and members of my "blog family," as Reya would say. <br><br>As for content, I've been trying to find a happy medium - I think photos alone don't draw enough interest, because blog readers want to know something about the person hosting the blog. It's that human curiosity. But on the other hand, they don't want to know TOO much - nor do I want to share too much. So there's definitely a balance to be met. <br><br>As it stands now, I try to keep my entries short and clear, which I think helps readers and hopefully doesn't burden them with too much self-absorption. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-38635333975999988232007-08-27T17:19:00.000+01:002007-08-27T17:19:00.000+01:00Steve,I love your images. You have the gift of a m...Steve,<br><br>I love your images. You have the gift of a marvelous eye and I for one am grateful that you choose to share it with us in your blog. Every time I look at your blog the image you feature helps me see things differently. And I find that exciting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com