After an eight month hiatus, I’m again scratching that blogging itch. In doing so I needed to make a clean break from Sims Learning Connections and start with a clean canvas. This time, I’ve chosen to use an even more generic domain name. Heck, my own name hasn’t changed in over a half century; although clearly my interests have from time to time…as they likely will again. At least the domain name should be a keeper this time around.
Months ago, when I first started flirting with this return, fellow Boston blogger, Doug Cornelius (at the time just starting his own transition) asked “What is the focus?” At first, I wanted to type “I’ll let you know as soon as I know”…but I caught myself in time to offer a more serious reply that reflects what I was thinking at the time: THE FUTURE — primarily (but not limited to) the future of work, of learning and education, and of technology in all its various forms. A wide road to navigate. More months have passed and even this wide road feels constraining. So, this is going to need to be one of those times to just jump in and see where things go.
What I am more clear on is that, as with my earlier blog, I plan to write first-most for myself, for my own learning. Next, to facilitate becoming part of a network of individuals interested in similar topics. And, lastly, to create an audience of readers. This time around my intention is to travel wider (as noted above), quicker, and more in the first person. More journal, less portfolio. More bookmarks and pointers to pieces I find interesting, less original analysis.
Well, let’s see how this goes. I’m again ‘in’.
In or out, what does it matter?
As the punch line to an old story goes, “Whar sits the Lord Macdonald, is the heid table.”
Ray -
Good to see you back.
I too am using a new blog as a learning tool. I have a “dark” blog on compliance with links to resources, articles and people that I find useful. It is a wonderful learning tool.
If you are using your name for your blog website you do not need a focus. This is just you. I will ask for refund of my subscription if I am dissatisfied.
Looking forward to reading your thoughtful posts … again.