Jennifer McKenzie
Romance--Boy meets girl. Romantic Suspense--Boy meets girl with dead bodies.
Monday, May 21, 2007
Black Monday For Me
You know, the people I've associated with online have been just as real to me, important to me, as the people I've met in real life. Maybe it's because I've been able to reach out at any time and someone will be there. What started this maudlin train of thought is the impending loss of Miss Snark from the blogosphere. I recognize how much her blog sucks away her time but I will miss her.
She's not the only one that's calling is quits. Everybody Can Just Bite My Ass also closed up. One called "Dirty Laundry" also went private. These were blogs that gave me a good laugh or two when I was down. I'm not saying it's an epidemic or anything, but it does seem that keeping the old snark up is difficult.
It's just so amazing that in only two years, Miss Snark has created a huge community that came up with a THESAURAS for her. LOL. (Check back Here) Anyway, it's a black Monday because I'm reminded that it's all temporary. Connections are fragile. And the "friends" we make online are missed just as much. Even Paula Graves is dealing with this. See her post Here
Things change. Life is ever in flux. The dream is to be able to have the time, the energy, the heart to connect with all the human beings that touch our lives. But it is a dream. They touch us...and move on. Sometimes, it's a gentle touch like a soft rain or a thick fog that blows away by the end of the day. Sometimes it's a two by four that connects us to the world in a concrete way. There is no way that I can create a strong relationship with everyone who influences me. I can only be grateful that they reached out and that we touched for the moment.
Acceptance is the key. Accepting that I am limited. I may WANT to "do more" or "say more" but I am only one person, one heart. I can accept this in others easily. I don't expect other people--online or otherwise--to do anymore than they do. Yet, I put heavy burdens on myself.
I guess my point is this. Those of us online, whether we're blogging, writing or just hanging out, are connected by the hidden lines of wireless power. The trick is to enjoy the ones who give us a boost, make us think or make us laugh. Because it's fleeting.
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