to blog or not to blog

to blog or not to blog
If a computer is not part of your life, skip this column. Next week I will not say a word about cyberspace.
I have had a few computers. My first one was a hand-me-down from one of the attorneys in the office where I used to work. My second was a bargain from St. Vincent’s. Last Christmas I got the Dell laptop of my computer dreams .I knew there was something I liked about my kids.
I had a bad case of computer fear, but little by little, I got better. I still lose things and go strange places on the internet , but I keep trying.
So many people of my generation don’t think they would like it or wouldn’t be able to do it. If I can, anyone can.
Even though I have learned from trial and error (mostly error), I enjoy it immensely. I can write my column and email it to Amy at the News. Amazing.
Now when I am just getting somewhat comfortable, I was introduced to something new The blog. My daughter Kelly started a blog, and thought I should have one, too.
She thought it would be a good thing to put my column online.
My first question to her was, "What the heck is a blog.?" It took me a while to get a definition, and then it didn’t ;make much sense .to me
What I got was it is or can be like a diary- your own website where you can journal, put pictures, write about anything and anything. It’s kind of like an email to everyone.
Writers blog. Actors and politicians blog. Seems like everyone who goes online is into blogging. Except me.
Kelly first started hers because she has made her interest and talent of quilting and scrapbooking into a business. She wanted to share her experiences and love of her work.
Then she thought I should have a blog to share my column and recipes. I was not enthusiastic about the whole deal. My mind was not open to something new.
I heard that you are a blogger or you’re not. There is no "sitting on the fence." Left to myself, I would not be a blogger. But you do anything for your kids. Besides, the work was done for me. Kelly started it, even put pictures on it. Like it or not, I had a blog.
I don’t mean this to be a commercial. I’ve shared a lot besides recipes in this column. Maybe some of you do blog. Maybe some would like to. Maybe you might just want to see what I am talking about. So here is Kelly’s blog.: kellygoldsworthy.typepad.com. If you would like to hook up with mine, you can click on from hers, or go to :shirleyscottage.blogspot.com.
What I like about it is feeling close to my daughter even though she is so far away. I also like to hear from some of the people who blog. There is a place where people can email you or put comments right on your blog. You hear from people who have like interests. There is something about knowing there is some validation that what you are doing has some meaning.
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On the other hand, I think why am I doing this. I have enough to keep me busy. I don’t have the time. It’s all a matter ov choices. Then I heard a little voice say to me, " If you have time to watch Little House on the Prairie and Matlock several times a day, you’ve got time to blog."
Each to their own. If you have an interest, I’ll see you on the blog.
Most every activity makes me hungry. Blogging is no different. My favorite dishes are coming with the cold weather: soup, stew, chilli casserole, Comfort food.. All made better with a warm biscuit or muffin. Don’t worry about the green chilies.. They are not spicy but add flavor and color to your muffins.
GREEN CHILI CORN MUFFINS
from a tattered recipe in my drawer
you will need:
miniature or regular muffin tins, lightly sprayed with oil
2 packages of Jiffy corn muffin mix (or 1 1/4 cups regular corn meal)
2 t baking powder
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
one regular size can creams style corn
1 cup sour cream
1 4 ounce can chopped green chilies
½ cup oil
2 beaten eggs
Mix all ingredients together. Do not overmix
batter will be stiff
Fill tins ½ full and bake at 400 degrees until done, about 15 minutes
Serve warm with butter and enjoy.