tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060910938694294294.post2530165152766182707..comments2023-08-05T03:42:29.794-07:00Comments on Sweet Spirit Shine: She & Him - I Could've Been Your Girlstockdovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04912040223892677126noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060910938694294294.post-24606797748620367612013-06-21T10:31:00.983-07:002013-06-21T10:31:00.983-07:00I agree with the comment above - we are more conne...I agree with the comment above - we are more connected to people around the world than ever before: I have friends in countries all over the world, and I've traveled more than I ever thought I would because of technology and because of living in a country where I have enough resources to do so. But I can't help thinking about how I know more about my friends overseas than I do about some of my neighbors. And I miss having time for last-minute get togethers and more casual conversation, even though I know much of it is due to the choices I've made. And as for sharing creations - it's so important to express yourself in whichever medium we enjoy most; and yet it's difficult to silence criticism. Even my "non serious" writing (the blog) can be a source of stress - and that's where I'm supposed to relieve stress!<br /><br />I'm not sure where I'm going with this :P but as always, you've given me a lot to think about! If we lived in the time when people gathered around the fireside, I think you'd be Lucy the philosopher :)<br /><br />Have a great weekend and enjoy your friends!Jessie @ The Happiness in Healthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13297118201967477225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060910938694294294.post-46053873758873872712013-06-17T21:56:57.241-07:002013-06-17T21:56:57.241-07:00"I can't help but romanticize the past, w..."I can't help but romanticize the past, when people gathered around the fireside and created their own entertainment instead of falling asleep in front of their TVs."<br /><br />Yes but... those people were probably rich and comfortable, while all the rest of people worked their hands to the bone and fell asleep as soon as they got home so the people having tea parties around the fire could enjoy their crumpets. :)<br /><br />But devil's advocate aside, it's true that creative expression is so important. I wish I took more time to do this myself. But the nice thing (and the bad thing too, I guess) about the Internet is that it gives people an outlet to share their creations. Of course, this opens them up to the terrible criticisms that you mention, but to accepting audiences as well.<br /><br />PS- I must keep up with your blog better, it's really great. I feel guilty about never blogging, so I end up going for long stretches without reading other blogs.<br /><br />I'm impressed with how you bang out great little posts - I should do this more often.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com