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What am I blogging for? To grant the request of a friend? To satisfy a commitment to a group of men? To be accountable -yet what are the repercussions? I enjoy reading the thoughts of some bloggers. Others, I am distanced by either a lack of commonalities or perhaps a lack of fluency and proficiency in the medium of words. I take some time to share some of my thoughts. War and Peace by Tolstoy would seem like a short story if I truly divulged what lingers in the darkest recesses of my inner psyche. And for what purpose, so that others may pray and call to say, "I hear you brother." There is no contact. Monks on a mountain, praying throughout the day, tending their gardens. Maybe some Mendel will emerge and change the course of our knowledge. Some blogs are purposeful in their intent. They have a strict agenda. Other blogs are snapshots of relationships. And others journal a journey. But it is cold out there in cyberspace. If a connection is made, something is lost. While you carefully edit your words, I cannot see that tear running down your cheek, or the smile forming from the corner of your mouth. I cannot hear the trembling in your voice, or fully share a joyful moment.

Disclaimer - If this blog has offended anyone, I apologize. I wrestle with issues and my perspective may not give due recognition to all of the facts and information that is before me. Again, that is the nature of the blog.