an old friend

I've often heard people say that blogging is just a technological advanced version of narcissism.  Okay, maybe not in those words exactly, but it's what they mean. 

For example, I've comments such as, "It [the internet/blogging/facebook/Twitter] just lets everyone think that their opinions and activity are so important.  It's just really egotistical."

I get what they mean.  I'm allergic to Twitter and facebook statuses.  I, too, don't value the minutia of other peoples' lives being spread all over information waves ("I just took a shower and sang Taylor Swift!!", "So -and-so is dating so-and-who, but it's complicated.", etc.). 

But there are a few blogs that I love. 

This morning, I could not have been happier to read this anniversary celebration from an old friend who has a sweet sense of humor and mutual love of the great outdoors.  Posts like these are the beauty of the internet in my opinion.  These bright spots make wading through the information age worth it.  You just have to choose carefully what you share and -- even more perhaps -- what you take in.