Monday, 21 April 2008
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I blog, therefore I am
After an almost two month hiatus, I renew my existence today. I blog, therefore I am. To blog is to be. Why return now? The main reason is embarrassing but true. Someone recently told me that they missed my blog. The insecure Blogger inside my inner being latched onto this utterance in lightning speed and instigated the thought process that leads me here. "They missed my blog. They NEED my blog. They need....ME! How can untold millions survive another day?" Such are the self-delusions of anyone who justifies wasting time on a blog. Long live bloggers!! We matter, baby!
OK, a little more than necessary, but hey, it's been two months. I'll have to do some catch-up. But I end with a happy report that Caleb Campbell, an INSIGHT student from a few years ago finishing up now at Biola, has recognized the superiority of 80's rock. He's big into Journey and we had an enjoyable conversation recently talking about their biggest hits. My personal favorite is "Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)". It's refreshing to know that young people can see truth and recognize it as such. If only the rest of you would see the light and be "born again".
One more. I recently sat through "Pride and Prejudice" and "Sense and Sensibilities" and "Room With a View". I have three daughters and "Masterpiece Theatre" is cheap. Why do modern women like these films about helpless women saved in the end by a man? It's so...Victorian! Please help me understand this one, ladies. What is the appeal? In reality, you'd all cry yourselves to sleep at night if you lived in those stifling days, wouldn't you? Do you deep down want a man to save you? Does your heart flutter at the thought? For some reason I thought modern women were over that. Maybe not?
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Comments (3)
I won't claim to speak for ALL women but I think a lot of women like these stories (all based on books, by the way) because the woman is romanced. The man doesn't get away with just picking her up in a bar and taking her home for the night. No, he has to go through all sorts of trials and heroic deeds before he is proven worthy of her love. And this kind of story didn't start with the Victorians, it's an ancient story (think Hercules) that a man can only get his lady once he has proven himself.
And, women love Jane Austen's stories because the heroines are smart and witty and beautiful. Not just stupid and hot.
Good to have you back, Dave. I was shriveling away without my regular dose of wisdom from Freakin'.
Not, personally, a big Journey fan, but still an 80's rock guy. More into the big-hair stuff. Europe, Cinderella, Poison, Bon Jovi (80's version), Warrant, Whitesnake. The big rock ballads. Keep in mind that I also like "Take My Breath Away," so I have no credibility.
Steve
Welcome Back, Dave. I have missed jivin' ya about simple church.
As for your Q...
I take it you haven't read Wild At Heart, or Captivating by Eldridge?
Women are passionately in pursuit of a man who will take them on the Wild Kingdom Of God Ride of Taking On The Devil And Winning... or nobly dying in the attempt.
Have you seen "Miracle?" Patricia Clarkson playing Patty Brooks is a perfect example... does she bug him about being overly committed outside the home? Yeah. Is she in for the the battle? You bet. In the end, is it all about being the woman who is rescued from the ordinary and is part of the TEAM that slays the dragon? Uh-huh.
Blessings,
LA