Sunday, December 28, 2003
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Lost in Cyberspace
As is probably the case with anyone who would happen to be reading this (other than maybe two people who know me personally), I read a number of daily blogs. This morning as I was reading, I found myself thinking about this community that is forming here in cyberspace. (Thank you, Mr. Gibson, for adding that word to the language.)
Does it feel like a community to anyone else, or is that just me? Maybe my need to feel connected is affecting my perception.
I was on the fringes of a discussion last night at the bar about how age affects a person’s enjoyment of the holidays. They were discussing the question of the age at which our feelings on January 2nd change from Post-Holiday-Letdown to Sigh-of-Relief. I’m thinking it might be less a question of chronological age than of circumstances.
I have always loved the holidays, and since my responsibilities are limited, I can continue to enjoy them without the hectic pace that some people experience. I realize that some people, especially if they are alone, suffer depression at this time of year, but despite being alone, that has not been a problem for me. Not that it wouldn’t be nice to have someone to share life with, but there’s something to be said for independence.
As is probably the case with anyone who would happen to be reading this (other than maybe two people who know me personally), I read a number of daily blogs. This morning as I was reading, I found myself thinking about this community that is forming here in cyberspace. (Thank you, Mr. Gibson, for adding that word to the language.)
Does it feel like a community to anyone else, or is that just me? Maybe my need to feel connected is affecting my perception.
I was on the fringes of a discussion last night at the bar about how age affects a person’s enjoyment of the holidays. They were discussing the question of the age at which our feelings on January 2nd change from Post-Holiday-Letdown to Sigh-of-Relief. I’m thinking it might be less a question of chronological age than of circumstances.
I have always loved the holidays, and since my responsibilities are limited, I can continue to enjoy them without the hectic pace that some people experience. I realize that some people, especially if they are alone, suffer depression at this time of year, but despite being alone, that has not been a problem for me. Not that it wouldn’t be nice to have someone to share life with, but there’s something to be said for independence.
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