It’s been awhile. I’d like to say that I’ve been swamped, but it’s also possible that I’ve been lazy. Or maybe I was in the middle of a move, and couldn’t post. Perhaps, it is all these things.
But now the blog is back! I’ve been contemplating a few posts, and as I have the time I will write them up. But first, let me say…
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!
My strongest association with Independence Day is fireworks. And sometimes a bar-b-q. Maybe the American Flag. Today, it means time for a blog post. I guess I could write about how I learned that I loved being an American, but I’d rather talk about:
How I Learned I Loved The Internet
Why? You ask. Well, the last week has given me a lot of time for thought.
I was supposed to have internet last Monday, but due to complications with the move, my internet was installed this (Saturday) morning. A week is a LONG time to go without internet, especially when you haven’t planned for it. The simple things become hard. I couldn’t get directions or find auditions. I essentially slammed to a stop, adjusting to the pre-internet world.
So, I went to the library, got a library card, and checked out my first book in ages. Then I read it the same day. I found time to practice, and I mean practice, guitar. I went for walks in the park. I cleaned house. I called friends I hadn’t talked to in months. I visited Coney Island. I thoroughly enjoyed being freed of my internet shackles.
Since this morning I’ve done none of those things, but I’ve checked Email, The New York Times, Smashing Magazine, Actors Equity, Facebook, Playbill, Online Bill Pay, Google Calendar, Google Maps, Twitter, and this Blog! I am once again “plugged in” to the world around me. It’s awesome!
How is this possible?
The internet is at the same time beautiful and dangerous.
I wouldn’t go without it by choice, ever. But now, I hope I won’t always go with it, either.
I won’t beat you over the head with metaphor, but for Independence Day, I think it’s a nice one.
Luck and Wishes!
- db
