Who blogs on weekends, yeah? I rarely do! But something came to mind this evening and I just had to write about it. I also have a bunch of email to reply back... Oy! I did a pretty good job on catching up last week, but I'm almost there... just gimme another day or two. So anyway, I was just thinking, is that how nice is it to be able to write. To blog! We don't think about it much, but I think it's a luxury in itself. But tonight what I was really thinking about was: How wonderful it is to be able to read other people's blogs!!! How THAT's a pleasure indeed. I definitely think so.
I could read blogs all day long... now either I'm seriously desperate for something, or that I haven't much of a life myself. Whichever the case, I think people are just simply fascinating!! And to be able to read the happenings about my online friends [that would be you!] is absolute joy. I might not catch everybody's in a day or two, but I do try to keep up. 'nuff said.
Some are happy and some are sad... Within days, I've been reading about:
- someone having one of his tooth removed [ouch! Or shall I say "boo hoo hoo!" heh!];
- someone who's passionate about art, music and botany, and who's also a FIVE-STAR chef;
- someone's annual Boiled Egg Decorating Day Plastic Egg Hunt [now try to say that 10 times really fast!];
- someone making bacon ice cream [zoinks! Oh yeah, very nice picture by the way! *wink wink*];
- someone who videotapes himself singing when he gets a bit sad/melancholy;
- someone's absolute love for nature and who is going to see Bjork [Me, jealous?? Nooooo!];
- someone's love for sailing and his katana sword practice [Kill Bill comes to mind! haha!];
- someone who's a professional photographer and has a body absolutely to die for;
- someone's insatiable love for Barbra & Goldfrapp [heh!], and with a big, big heart to boot;
- someone's diary as an actor in the Big Apple;
- someone who worries about his partner who might get called in to fight the war [am still crossing my fingers!];
- someone who's utterly poetic and sweet and a day/night-shy being a Christmas baby;
- someone's sacred and unending love for books;
- someone who moved back to Cincinnati to be reunited with his boyfriend;
- someone who's a professional comedian and wants to make you laugh out loud [and that he does!];
- someone's constant struggle with depression;
- someone who is finally living out his dreams as a designer/decorator;
- someone who expresses himself ever so gracefully through his poetry and lyrics;
- someone dedicating his birthday wishes to the love of his life with a video tribute;
- someone's love for movies/musicals and Disneyland and everything else in between;
- someone's beloved mother who passed away less than a week ago [my deepest condolences to you Preston, and to your family!].
Now that's a lot of somones. Not a great list because my verbiage/grammar might be off, but it's a good list. It might not mean much to you, but it means quite a bit to me! I was just thinking about all the fascinating and memorable stories that I've read through the years from you all... Personal journeys, the triumphs and tragedies... May it be 15 paragraph-long or just a few words or a picture... every entry makes an impact on me no matter how big or minute. Everything is personal. Every one of you is pretty darn special - to me. [Wait, but if everyone is special, then... Well you know what I mean, yeah?]
To sum it all up, there is much joy in reading [and seeing] each and every one of you. It really is a privilege.
xoxo
Update: Crapola! I just realized that I forgot to mention my favorite roller-disco superstar in S.F.! Yeah, you know who you are!! :-)
2nd Update: Okay, I didn't forget and he's up there on the list... I'm just a nincompoop! ugh!
Comments (13)
Hope you're staying dry! Enjoy the weekend!!!!
Posted by Greg | April 20, 2007 2:00 PM
Posted on April 20, 2007 14:00
Smooch Smooch
Posted by Wayne | April 20, 2007 8:07 AM
Posted on April 20, 2007 08:07
Wow, that's a really interesting list. It's like taking a snapshot of the ever-evolving tapestry of human existence. Thanks for posting about your blog-reading marathon!
Posted by alkam | April 18, 2007 5:13 PM
Posted on April 18, 2007 17:13
That was such a nice post, Robert! Hope you're doing great out there!
Posted by Rey Rey | April 16, 2007 11:36 PM
Posted on April 16, 2007 23:36
He's back - 1000 miles in 2 days (again). Home looked so good to me.
Posted by wilhelm | April 16, 2007 10:05 PM
Posted on April 16, 2007 22:05
what a beautiful post robert. it hit home. does not suprise me though, it comes from a beautiful man. person. soul.
i have been doing this on and off since 1999 in one form or another. your words always seem to hit my heart and to be honest, i find it odd when my words strike the guts of other peoples souls out there.
it's a wonderful medium of communication. enlightenment. discovery. about others and about ourselves.
as always, hugs and love to you and yours.
david
Posted by david | April 16, 2007 9:45 PM
Posted on April 16, 2007 21:45
that nicely summarizes the joy of reading blogs.
it is an honor to be able to read into so many peoples' lives.
Posted by Urspo | April 16, 2007 9:44 PM
Posted on April 16, 2007 21:44
I can already identify some of the bloggers. It's a refreshing, and as usual, thoughtful post Robert.
I never realized bloggers can be so close, like Topher has nailed it, more closer than people in real life.
Maybe we should start doing post like yours more often? :)
Posted by Matt | April 16, 2007 4:38 PM
Posted on April 16, 2007 16:38
Thanks for the post Robert! By the way, thank you as well for the CDs. They must have come in while I was working at the other office last week.
Have a great day! L
Posted by lola | April 16, 2007 10:14 AM
Posted on April 16, 2007 10:14
Yep, the pleasure is ours just like Chuck said. Wilhelm nailed it. Blogs are amazing, I'm sure that some other bloggers can say they're closer to some fellow bloggers than people we know in real life.
It's great being able to take a peek in other people's lives. I take away something from each blogs I've read. I'm really glad I stumbled upon yours *big smile on my face
Posted by Topher | April 16, 2007 7:22 AM
Posted on April 16, 2007 07:22
The pleasure is ours... I'm glad you discovered my blog and I get to ready yours. Please let me know if you want to come on the podcast sometime
Posted by Chuck | April 15, 2007 7:00 PM
Posted on April 15, 2007 19:00
That was the sweetest blog post I think I've ever read.
Posted by Howard | April 15, 2007 5:47 PM
Posted on April 15, 2007 17:47
This is a fascinating post. Funny, I see you all over the place as I randomly journey from blog to blog. You are a little bird who visits us all. I can only speak for myself; I am always delighted when I look out the window and see you in the tree, peeking in at my life. Your song sooths my soul, each and every time you grace me with a visit, and brings a smile to my face. :-D
Posted by wilhelm | April 15, 2007 12:58 AM
Posted on April 15, 2007 00:58