What makes a blog a blog? As students of the computer generation, the term “Journal” has taken on a new twist. The Blog, better known as the shared online journal, has replaced the old pen and paper, under your pillow with lock and key, Journal. When thinking back to my high school years, I can remember the first Blog noted on television in the famous sitcom “Doogie Houser, M.D.”. At the end of each episode, Doogie sat at his computer to write in his electronic journal.
As an adult student in the Middle East, I have seen the computer age taking some time to catch on, but the blog has made it’s mark here. The most recent, widely publicized blog “Banat Riyadh” (translated in English as “Daughters of Riyadh”), was a controversial blog published each Friday in Saudia Arabia, following the lives of four girls growing up in a male dominated kingdom. Although controversial, its popularity pushed for publication into a book in both Arabic and English.
Whatever the subject, what makes a blog so exciting and different from the ordinary journal, is the digital addition of text, images, sound and video. Not only is a blog a Journal of personal opinions, but other people comment can comment on these subjects, adding several different sides to “hot topics”. However, to find, and comment on the “hot topics” I am looking for, has become my biggest challenge. I am looking forward to learning more about how to organize the blogs I want to follow, and sort them by subject matter.
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You are a really great writer. I like that blogging has taken over the pen and paper...less hand cramps
ReplyDeleteJamie Groth
Ahh yes the Doogie Houser days... You put a cultural spin on blogging that I have never considered. I'm looking forward to reading more of your posts. Stay warm... er... it's probably 65 and sunny there. Take care.
ReplyDeleteIt's fascinating to hear how blogging is catching on in the Middle East.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been a blog follower before this, so it was enlightening to hear about the challenges you've found with following.
Very much enjoyed your post.
I very much enjoyed your post.
ReplyDeleteI liked all the information you included in your blog, can't wait to hear more.
ReplyDeleteWow. This is a fantastic post. I really liked it!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to reading more!
Very nice!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your Doogie Houser reference. Neil Patrick Harris is hilarious these days
ReplyDeleteKellie
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to the perspective you'll be bringing to bear in this class.
What an amazing point of view you bring to the class! I very much enjoyed the tidbit of information about the blogs you are seeing catch on in the Middle East and I can’t wait to hear more.
ReplyDeleteWOW! This was a really exciting blog and it was very interesting to read. Your point of view is unique based on your experiences in the middle east, and it adds a lot to your blogs. I am excited to read more of your writing throughout the semester!
ReplyDeleteFantastic- you have a very intersting blog. I never thought of Doogie as the FIRST blogger!! You have a very intersting life to write about and I'm excited to read more
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