My friend Bushy (nicknamed for his volumous beard) once had a habit of calling "shenanigans" if something smelled of prankery or tomfoolery.
When I first heard about online blogging, I had a mental note calling "shenanigans." Though blogs are commonplace in this myspace era, I just need to work out a few things before I start writing in this.
It seems that in the 'old days' before air-conditioning and television, folks in neighborhoods would spend a healthy portion of their summer evenings with conversation as their after-hours entertainment. In some ways, I wish I could have been part of that era.
Now Iiving in an era that is bent on efficiency, convenience, and 'small comforts,' I find myself missing what I never experienced on the front porch: community. I'd be wasting my time to point fingers at why this has happened, but still hope to find that... I think the front porch looks a lot different this days.
It happens not only face-to-face, but on cellphones and computer screens. Technology, global commerce, education, (and missions work!) have paved the way for extravagantly different front porches. Of course, nothing replaces reclining back with good friends in each other's company... but the increasing lack of this in world culture leaves an increasing hunger for community with others. Staying in touch, sharing important news, laughing, sharing the details....
That said, I think that I'm ready to give little snippets of time to this online front porch. Hopefully we can stay in touch!
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