misunderstanding

I logged into bloglines for my periodic fix of blogging. I must admit I don't venture there often these days, what with facebook and work and life and a whole myriad of other fruitless things that take up my time. It is a bit sad to think of days gone by, when the bloggers were out in force, expelling their thoughts and conscious and even daring to bare their souls and bodies. I used to read and write fervently, but gradually over time, blogging gave way to bitter deceit and facebook. My words had been shoved down my throat in a most unpalatable fashion. I grew introverted and even gave up writing. I no longer could put my thoughts, no matter how innocent or guilty, down for anyone to read, even myself. Facebook has offered a slight reprieve but alas I find myself hiding there as well. Hiding my real self. The one who is passionate yet reserved, principled yet unscrupulous.

When I first read the notification that Bloglines was shutting down I thought it was Blogspot that was going away. I don't know why but I felt sad. I mean, what right have I to feel sad about blogger going away since I hardly acknowledge it these days anyway? Upon reading more closely I realized it was bloglines that is being shut down. Even in spite of the misunderstanding and subsequent realization, I still longed for the good 'ol days. I longed for the freedom of speech and the ability to dance like no one was watching but I also longed for the notification of the remaining few who still put their thoughts to words. The names in bold when one had posted new thoughts. Ah yes, I will miss that, amongst many other things that no longer be. But fear not, for I have other ways of finding you, almighty bold ones.