I read and watch the news as it evolves. Over the last few years, I have been listening on the blogosphere, facebook and twitter. It has been a journey of learning not just about technology and its many positive and negative uses, but it has become a community for me to learn and share. However, I have found that I have much more to say than the comments section of a blog or 140 characters will allow. Many bloggers and news reporters do not seem to look at news in the way I would like. They tend to lack perspective and a general curiosity. And it does not matter what the subject is.
I am critical of food blogs and recipes that fail to offer substitution suggestions or comment about increasing amounts for parties. I get frustrated with journalists who just copy and paste press releases. Anonymous commenters who spew vile rhetoric are a blight on free speech. I pride myself in the fact that I have put my real name on every blog comment I have ever written.
So what is an open-minded progressive to do? I have a lot to say. So I thought I would say it. Yes, I’ll post my thoughts on politics, but this blog will be about more. I hope to take the best of what I see online and offer my own two cents. My thoughts. Whether it be about politics and social justice, travel, art, food and cooking or family and pets, I promise to be honest and open to different perspectives
You will quickly learn I wear my heart on my sleeve and my foot in my mouth. Perhaps, after blogging for a little while, I will find my filter. Or, perhaps, wearing them the way I do will become fashionable.
I welcome your comments. I ask that if you leave a comment you use your real name. I am using mine. Please keep your comments about the subject and stay away from personal comments. And if I break this rule, I expect to be called on it and corrected.
Thank you for stopping by. I hope you find Thoughts Right Now interesting and engaging.
Best,
Alisa
