A conversation is a dialogue, not a monologue. That’s why there are so few good conversations: due to scarcity, two intelligent talkers seldom meet. – Truman Capote
I’ve met some wonderful people through the internet and by writing Meandering Passage. I’ve enjoy interesting conversations which some intelligent people, but that’s not to say I consider myself to be one of the “intelligent talkers” Truman Capote made references to.
Sometimes I’m taken by surprise when someone tells me they read and enjoy Meandering Passage (MP)–especially if they’re one of the silent and almost invisible readers out there. Just today, while having lunch with my son, Aaron, I learned a friend of his reads and enjoys my postings. :-)
Personal blogs are modern park benches where friends who live too far apart can meet and have a conversation and share common or uncommon interest. We don’t always have to agree (it’s more interesting if we don’t) but we can always respect the right of others to have their opinions and appreciate it when they care to share them with us.
Oh, I did set on the shady end of this bench for a few moments to enjoy the day after making this photo.
Great story! It sort of sums up why I enjoy volunteering at the maritime museum; meeting people from all over the world. It sure beats working in the woods by alone.
great perspective. i tend to share your vision about blogs, but still isn’t more pleasant when you really meet your friends face to face. i mean that, with time, it gets more convenient to just be online.. anyway.. i liked a lot your post – picture and text.
@Steve: I think the people connection is extremely important to use the human animal. I bet it is interesting and fun working at the maritime museum–sounds like something I’d enjoy!
@romine: Thank you for your comment. Absolutely I’d rather have face-to-face contact but the nice thing about a blog is that it’s not confined by distance. People from all over the world can have conversations even where it would be impossible to physically meet.
Love the bench theme. I photographed and posted one a day for a month on my Pbase photo-a-day gallery. Some with people and some without. Love your image.
I am still new to blogging but can relate to your story about meeting new friends, seeing others views of the world as well as their views.