Through many awkward dinner time conversations between my parents and grandparents, I learned never to discuss politics, religion or sex in groups. When the conversation has escalated to a point that half of the table is red in the face, the other half is starring down at their plates, and the icebreaker is a child asking “Can I leave yet?” you learn the pain that some “innocent” comments can cause others. Sure, I think its fine to share your thoughts when they are welcomed, but personally, even then I will edit my thoughts, or tailor them to whoever I’m talking to, before I share my point of view. Its not that I don’t like being open and honest, but I’d prefer to keep my thoughts to myself rather than offend a friend or acquaintance.
I have found myself on the “receiving end” of political zingers all too often, even from friends that know where I stand, no matter how vaguely I have expressed my thoughts to them before. I have felt alienated, ostracized, and like I’d rather just leave the scene of the crime (usually a dinner table) than politely finish the conversation.
I bring all of this up as an introduction to my blog because I will try not to make any of my readers (should there ever BE any readers) feel like my thoughts are better than theirs, for any reason at all. I believe that our political, religious, moral, and any other substantial beliefs are formed by our life experiences, surroundings, and certain emotional triggers inherent in the human mind. I may never discuss politics beyond telling you I own two Obama shirts, or religion more than to tell you I haven’t been to the church I grew up in since 2003, or sex more than to tell you I don’t care what body parts you have and what gender you want to stick them in to, because honestly my plan is for this space to be casual. (Unless you consider posting pictures of my latest knitting projects a formal affair).
But incase I do touch those sticky subjects, and incase I offend you, I’m sorry. The truth is (and this is something I wish many people understand): We’re both right. Because there is no answer, just feeling. And we can’t tell each other how to feel.
With that disclaimer, I invite you to look around this website and sift through the inner workings of my mind. Stay a while!
