Editor-in-Chief

 
For those of you who may have noticed the blog was password protected the last few days.  There was a reason for this...

A few days ago Folly and I were discussing kids and their use of Facebook and other social media.  Since I have no creditiblity as a parent I went to Jamie for advice.

Needless to say the conversation turned to the Soup Lady blog as an example of how, and why a blog should be censored.  He then went on to point out certain items on the blog as an example.

First, the crotch shot.  He is concerned if kids from school were to see it.  I do see his point.  My point, it was directly related to the image we saw of Clinton and it was my interpretation of it.  This was my ART~

Second, the Corn Killer.  I guess when he was in Nicaragua the guys were teasing him about being the Corn Killer.  It made him realize people actually are reading the blog.

Third, photos that may not be particularly flattering to people (Jamie in particular).  I guess I don't have that perspective.  I have put some of the grossest pictures of me on the blog.  They represent me at that moment of time.  Actually, Jamie is to "blame" for my willingness to take photos - and not worry so much about the editing.  For my 50th birthday he did a surprise party for me.  Growing up my birthday was not really celebrated.  I am uncomfortable being the center of attention since when I was growing up I was mostly ignored.  I am comfortable in what I call being invisible.  It is my "super power" .  Jamie decided to do a video of my life.  In the video were some intimate photos, a comparison of how I looked young vs. old, how I looked skinny vs. fat, in one I looked like the new Chaz Bono.  I have to say at first I was mortified.  Then, I got over it.  Now, I am not afraid to photograph myself in many situations.  This is my life.

So, with that I have had to do some serious thinking about the content I put on this blog.  Jamie says I have an ethical responsiblity.  I agree.  Hence, the password protection as I thought this through.

Jamie encouraged me to open it back up.  Jason sent an e-mail questioning if I knew it was there.

My decision...

I don't want to white wash my point of view. I want to make the editorial decision on what to include and what not to include about myself.  I have watched in great interest Tara's blog and deciding what to share.  I understand the feeling she has about misrepresenting yourself somehow if you only share what won't make people uncomfortable.  But, I think the people who love you will still love you if they know everything about you.  I know this for sure because Jamie loves me and knows all my deep dark stuff.   All of it!!!

For others who I post about, I will guarantee you I will NEVER put anything intentionally malicious about you.  The people I post about on this site are the greatest loves of my life.  I want to share that love with others.

And, most importantly, I want to document my life as it is, as it unfolds. In an honest, open manner.  With no intention to harm...

It is my way to share, learn, and grow.

Thank you for understanding....

Comments

[Jason]

most importantly, I want to document my life as it is, as it unfolds. In an honest, open manner.

This is exactly why we "tune in" to your blog. It makes me feel like I got to spend a moment of my day with you. Thank you.
Jason

[tara]

It's not easy to figure out it all out, it takes some time and some experiences. I've been writing my blog since 2005 and I still haven't got it figured out. :)