Before Completion
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23 August
The real first post
Does the world need another blog? The answer to that is probably a resounding "Hell, no..." But here we go anyway. This blog like many others is simply the result of an itch that needs scratching. I'm fascinated by the way the digital world is evolving socially, technically, spiritually and so on. This blog is an attempt to sort out my thoughts about it as I experience it. I can't say I'll limit my comments to that area but it's what has been on my mind of late. I invite comments, if anyone reads this. I may not ever admit that I'm wrong, but I'll take note of it even if I don't.
Other stuff:
- This site's layout sucks. I'm new to blogging but not programming. I don't know much PHP, but I'll try to spiff it up a bit.
- The blog mail function doesn't seem work. I'll sort that out.
- The blog's title "Before Completion" comes from the title of Hexagram 64 of James Legge's translation of Richard Wilhelm's and Cary F. Baynes translation of the I Ching. Hexagram 64 describes a time when the transition from disorder to order is
not yet completed. Sounds about right. As the I Ching points out, when the development of events reaches an end, a new cycle begins.
- Today's music to blog to: Big Al Johnson Champagne and Reefer The album is Take Your Drunken Ass Home. Low down dirty blues. Nice title.
- Thanks to Bev, Pam and David and the four legged members of the family.
posted at 13:57:20 on 08/23/04
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