About Blogging

There are not only big gaps in what knowledge is passed on, but solutions to some problems as well. Problems which, had previously been solved when occurring, are now having solutions being ‘re-invented’ as no one of that young work force remaining (see yesterday’s blog), knew about it previously. Simply because those who did know, had all been dismissed. Time teaches many things. Among them, knowledge, quality, skills. You do not develop full knowledge overnight, or simply because you are young. Time requires effort, to achieve. In today’s world such effort seems to be disappearing rapidly. Even this effort has been interesting for me. The old saying of the longest journey beginning with a single step applies. The journey is not even close to being finished, but I am on my way. Because of a little bit of effort.

I decided a year ago, I needed to get back into the practice of writing again. I had previously (and constantly) made excuses as to why I couldn’t. I was simply letting myself down. So, I began with something that meant I was ‘locked in’. Using a method, which possessed a certain demand. A method, which insisted I produce something every 24 hours, and post it, before the server ticked over it’s internal 24 hour clock. Then I promised myself, I would write it for a year. Three hundred and sixty-five entries. One per day. The interesting thing, when I started, I had not checked on the actual location of the server. After my first few entries, I was able to establish…. it wasn’t in Australia. And quickly discovered, it was somewhere on the West coast of the United States. That left me out in my entries by one day. So I delayed for a 24 hour period. Which meant, once I got ‘in sync’ with the dates, I was ready to begin my run. I had to ensure I posted before 4pm each day. So, generally I posted it around 6:15am, allowing for the likelihood of an average work day (however, there is nothing average about my day), and usually, after walking the dog, which I do as early as possible (around 5:30am which is usually the one time of the day I am not ‘called out’ as a rule), and, prior to going for my daily 1.5km swim, which I have to have finished by 7:30am (if on a day shift).

This meant regardless of what time I finished work, which could be anytime into the late evening or even the following early, early morning, I had to write the blog entries before bed. Adding to this time schedule, there was the odd trip away where technology and access to international internet systems proved a little challenging on occasion, not to mention datelines and time zones affecting when it had to be done by (or where my bed may be). But now, after 362 continuous daily entries, these will be the final few blog entries (at least for a while). Those of you following my blog, I thank you. Warmly. It has been an interesting journey and I believe, is only the launching point. But as this draws to a close, there should be some conclusion?

(Continued tomorrow)