tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131288126385666341.post2604571501883166524..comments2023-11-05T00:52:45.797-07:00Comments on The Katherine Wheel: Writing for RealKatherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03111672135619695024noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131288126385666341.post-8157212566380366562009-05-19T22:18:19.926-07:002009-05-19T22:18:19.926-07:00I write to journal, and to share stories with my f...I write to journal, and to share stories with my family and friends. I write what I want, and I try not to totally sugar coat everything. I don't write what might lead people to think things are worse than they actually are (staying away from extreme moments where my hubby or kids are driving me crazy, for example), which sometimes frustrates me, because I initially started out my blog as an outlet for my feelings, but over time I've realized that I'm glad I don't put all those things out in the open--I forget about them much more easily if I don't make them permanent. I have been known to write a politically charged article or two here and there, but for the most part, I really stick to things I want to remember about my kids and family (journaling), and random stuff that I feel like saying. I don't try to be funny. I'm not. I don't try to be sarcastic. I am, more than I'd like to be, too, and I'm trying to get over some of that. I just write the only way I know how--like me.Jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13676933457827280141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131288126385666341.post-39360521150305578862009-05-19T22:29:25.724-07:002009-05-19T22:29:25.724-07:00I like to read what you write, not because its pop...I like to read what you write, not because its popular; believe it or not, not because I know and admire you. It's because it's refreshing, down to earth and honest, and yes, you're funny without sarcasm.<br> <br>Some things politically are too important not to say anything about, other things will change in four years and what is an issue now wont change what's right, so its silly to get in an argument over it. When I think about politics I'm reminded how many people are ready to set the record straight and have very strong opinions on the score of the last game, whether or not to have day light savings time or when is Christmas really? Things that are safe, that most people wont lose a relationship over. <br>We fear talking about euthenasia and "conspiracy" theories, abortion or prophecy because those are things that can change who we are to others. We deliberately or instinctively cherish family, friends and our reputations, so it makes sense to debate over plastic or wall paper or the parade rather than the decline of peace in the Middle East.<br>I'm glad you write.Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01509744198516888727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131288126385666341.post-70988417173052761382009-05-20T09:44:22.543-07:002009-05-20T09:44:22.543-07:00It's kind of funny because I have a BA in Poli...It's kind of funny because I have a BA in Political Science and I've been deeply interested in the entire American political process since the 7th grade. But I generally avoid discussing most political topics on my blog.<br><br>I admit that it's has a lot to do with the fact that I have some readers who would very strongly disagree with my point of view.<br><br>But it's also because politics is so deeply entrenched in the real life conversations I have with coworkers and family members and my boyfriend that I just don't have it in me to write about it, too. I'd rather write about fun and (usually) non-controversial stuff like movies and my adorable nephew.<br><br>But I LOVE reading a good, well-written political post, even when I don't agree with the author.Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06972093977468313631noreply@blogger.com