What is a Blog Anyway?

My new "manifested" friend, Kathy asked me an unexpected question that I didn't have a very good answer for at the time. It was simply, what is a blog? The question led me to use my brain, do a little research and come up with a better answer than I originally gave her.

According to Google, the word blog is a contraction of the term "web log" and is a shared on-line journal and a blogger is a person who keeps and updates a blog. Well, that's really boring!

My improved definition is: a blog is a personal electronic stage for free spirited writers to share their thoughts and experiences with the world. Unlike writing a book or a newspaper column, a blogger is the creator, editor and publisher of their own work. To me it represents ultimate freedom of speech.

Obviously, every blogger has a different criteria and approach to what they desire to share with their readers. Since I began my blog I have made a concentrated effort to keep it positive, even when the subject has been about things that are often thought of as negative.

A few years ago I was once told that I look at life through rose colored glasses. I remember another person commenting, after reading true life stories found in my books, that "the stories were too nice". Maybe coming from the general negative mindset out there today these people were right in their perception. I am very happy I am not walking in their shoes!

I am also very proud of myself that I have taken the necessary steps to keep my blog updated; as I continue to learn and grow as a person. I am extremely grateful to my readers and I truly hope I never let you down.