After
reading the most recent feedback, I realized that I had jumped into this blog
without properly introducing Winston and letting you know much about why I am going
in a new direction
Whereas
PBenenson focused his blog on human rights issues around the world, I have
decided to make Winston’s blog an analysis on current events
from a liberal perspective. My decision came during our Devil’s Advocate
assignment. I enjoyed that assignment the most because it was a topic I felt strongly
about and had a ton I wanted to say, but couldn’t; that wasn’t the intended
role of PBenenson. PBenenson was a character that was meant to be serious and
objective. I am not.
Winston Smith is going
to be more aligned with who I am – cheeky, sarcastic and witty – and what I
want to share. My goal is to inform the reader. I want to
provoke thought and dialog about current events, while having a good time with
it. I hope my readers have a few laughs too. Or I make your head explode. Either
way, I hope to get a reaction.
I
welcome feedback from anyone, even if you might disagree with my comments and
analysis – you’re probably wrong, but I welcome it regardless. That’s how we
get a dialogue started. And who knows – you mind just change my mind. Or you
might change mine.
To
advance my voice online, there is a podcast episode in the works. It will be an
extension of the writing done on the blog.
Also,
after receiving feedback on the title of this blog being heavy, I have decided
to change the name of the blog to Coming Up For Air. I agree that the new name is a bit lighter,
and goes with the mood I am trying to set.; World of Comforting Illusions was a bit Brave New World meets 1984.
Everyone
has an opinion. But mine is what makes
this blog unique and separates me from the crowd.
Thanks Winston. I'm the DA to provoke you, but you're doing fine work.
ReplyDeleteAnd while you may not be PB, he was well executed too.