Hello, People of Milligan,
Congratulations on discovering the joys of dancing and welcome. Well, sort of. You see, as flattered as I am to see so many of you here, it also kind of creeps me out, because, I, of course, have no idea why you’re here, seeing as how the forum from which you’re arriving is closed to me.
That’s fine. I’m just left to wonder, are you here as a part of a class? If so, I wonder how you all arrived at the notion that, in an interactive medium such as blogging, it is more appropriate to just read and discuss amongst yourselves. Does that mean you subscribe to a theoretical framework in which the author’s intent and insight into her own motivations can be disregarded? And, if so, how does that work with such an intimately autobiographical form as blogging?
But, if you’re not here as a part of a class, what brings you here? And why don’t you comment? I mean, it’s not like lurkers are required to comment (unless their names are Kevin. Kevins must comment and be accounted for but that’s another story.), but when they arrive in an organized fashion, it’s nice if they mention why they’re here. Are y’all tourists? Should I be pointing out interesting landmarks you might not want to miss?
Just let me know.
Curiously,
Aunt B.
Filed under: Blogging & Bloggers, Open Letters to Folks Who Need Them
LOL…Aunt B, you totally crack me up. :)
Cool – maybe they’re studying.
> Should I be pointing out interesting landmarks you might not want to miss?
Perhaps it’s less “guided tour” than “trip to the zoo”. Fortunately this specimen of “Feminista Angerus” is behind thick glass. Commenting would be akin to climbing into the lion cage.
Aunt B,
I am the professor of the lurking students. I posted a link to your blog as an example of a blog that incorporates personal experience and interesting commentary on events and issues that affect a larger realm of experience and a larger audience. The link was part of a non-fiction analysis option, though none of them opted to write about, well, any blog. I apologize, as I should have offered some words of advice and ettiquete. They also had links to other types of blogs (strictly political, religious, etc.) Your blog makes me laugh and think, and I was hoping that they might take analysis to new heights by opting for this growing medium rather than the more traditional non-fiction analysis. Instead they lurked and frightened you. Please accept my apologies and my thanks. Best–Prof. Heather Hoover
No, no, don’t be silly! Send them in. Welcome Milligan folks! I’m glad to have you now that I know what’s going on. Here, sit right here next to me [patting couch] and get a good view!
I am tickled to be a part of a class and I hope they enjoy what they see here.
Shoot, I’m more that tickled. I’m deeply, deeply flattered.
Thanks for sticking your head in to explain.
Ah, the joys of a class full of dead silence. :)
Dang, B., now you’re the subject of a college class? That’s awesome!
(chuckles at B. inviting the whole class to sit down next to her on the couch)
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