July 26, 2007
Simile: A blog is like …
A blog is like a busy intersection in the middle of a city.
There’s always traffic, sometimes more, sometimes less. Some of the traffic is “the regulars,” who come by pretty much every day. They’re familiar with their corner and know, generally speaking, what they expect to find there. Other’s are causal passersby. Maybe they have some brief task in the neighborhood, or they might even be there by chance, having wandered around lost before arriving. Some come at the behest of friends who tell them that they’ll find something interesting. Newcomers might find such pleasantness that they add the intersection to their routine and become daily visitors themselves. Others won’t find quite what they’re looking for and will continue their search elsewhere.
There is much about the intersection that is stable and unchanging. The basic framework is always recognizable and is part of what brought the intersection its popularity in the first place. Changes, growth and improvement occur over time, but they build on the existing foundation rather than clashing with it.
The sad truth is, though, that an intersection can outlive its usefulness. If neglected and allowed to become shabby, the vitality and life will quickly drain away. Bad choices and reckless maintenance can destroy overnight that which took years to build up. Some will regret its passing, mourning its loss. Most will feel the immediate impact of its loss, but will quickly find another intersection that provides for their needs and takes them where they want to go. Within a short period of time it will be forgotten by most, if not all, of those who once thought it would always be a part of their lives.
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July 27th, 2007 at 5:42 am, Writing Exercise Says:
[…] And here is Skeet’s Simile: A blog is like … […]
July 27th, 2007 at 6:21 am, Lisa Says:
http://mythoughtsideasandramblings.com/2007/07/27/simile-a-blog-is-like-%e2%80%a6/
July 27th, 2007 at 6:43 am, skeet Says:
Moving Tina’s link up here:
http://tinakubala.com/2007/07/26/smile-its-a-simile.aspx
July 27th, 2007 at 7:01 am, jo hutson Says:
http://www.ficklefood.com/peoples/a-blog-is-likea-red-red-nose/
Here’s my attempt! Thanks, Jo
July 27th, 2007 at 5:53 pm, Tina K Says:
Well done!
July 29th, 2007 at 8:00 am, Chris Says:
Good post to reflect on there Skeet.
I am from a small town called Brantford and when I moved to Toronto ages ago, I missed that small town interaction that took place with people here and there.
Your post has just pushed moved me off our couch and persuaded me to go and explore my neighbourhood with a fine tooth comb. If I find anything new I’ll tell ya!
Thanx for the push