by Angela | March 27th, 2009
I’m not usually one for any sort of personal written reflection. I’ve tried many times over the years to keep a journal or diary – envisioning myself sitting at a cafe or window, scribbling away my dreams, ambitions and stories. But alas, I failed each time after the first bout of writing inspired by an occasion of idealism or angst given a new romance or recent break-up. Yes, if you forced me to, I’d admit I’m a romantic, but when you get down to it I more often than not fancy myself a realist.
I’ve long admired from afar, however, a number of blogs I’ve come across in my Internet wanderings:
http://thesartorialist.blogspot.com
http://jamesfallows.theatlantic.com
http://jeremydenk.net/blog
http://www.chesternet.org
http://chocolateandzucchini.com
Each quirky and unique in their own way, full of musings and off the wall anecdotes, I can’t begin to enumerate the ways these bloggers have inspired me to pick up this project. What it will take for me to loyally and regularly contribute to this blog is the fact that I am using this as a platform to stay digitally connected by the infinite space of the world wide web to 3 extraordinary women who inspire me on so many levels.
My intention is to use this as a space to explore the greater connections to be made between women who see eye to eye on so many levels yet because of national conflict and high politics are forced to communicate in “what if”s and “but”s. It’s a sad affair that makes little sense on a day-to-day basis. However, because I am a Strait Talkin’ Honey I believe that women around the world have the desire and capability to envision a peace based on mutual love and respect, shared living memories, and conscious and continued dialogue.
With that said, I welcome you to this beautiful writing and reflection space and hope you can join me for this incredible adventure as I explore the possibilities for blogging for peace by sharing my life with 3 women across the world. Expect anything AND everything!