In Search of a City: The Purpose of This Blog
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
Once upon a time, people sat on front porches and in cafes and argued about the great and not-so-great issues of the day. They discussed politics, art, religion, government, sports, events and other topics.
As is the case with many interactions, much modern conversation has moved from the flesh to the cyber world. Blogs often serve in lieu of porches.
Ruth Milligan baffled me when she asked me to write a topical blog several years ago. I had not read any blogs and did not understand the function they serve in modern discourse.
I can never anticipate the response to a blog entry, but always appreciate comments from Bart, Geoff, Columbusite, Walker Evans, Eric Martineau, Eric Davies and others. Comments not intended to offend sometimes offend. At other times, I prod and get some pretty emotional responses. People seem to get particularly defensive about lifestyle choices.
I will keep cranking out these blogs, but invite you to submit an entry to information@downtowncolumbus.com. Start your own argument. It’s fun.