Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Getting started with Blogs (should it be capitalized?)

Well, here I am. In blogspace. So far, I don't really have much to say.

My brother Thom blogs a lot. I wonder if he will find this space. I never think to read his entries unless he tells me to look at them. Some of the entries are really fine.

His coverage of the Thanksgiving Family Band rendition of "Froggy Went a Courtin' " went national, and soon a Tom and Jerry (Hanna and Barbara) version of the ballad surfaced. http://newt9.blogspot.com/2007/11/feast.html You can watch the "Toon" and hear some of the live music at the the blogspot above. My son, Jesse, is a seated guitarist wearing a white shirt. The other musical interlude features a John Prine favorite with another of my brothers on primary vocals.

Now that I looked at this blogspot again, I'm glad that it was recorded. The event was wonderful, and I'm glad my family had this wonderful get together.

Also, Thom's coverage of the Breeder's Cup from Monmouth Park right on the money.

He blogs Va Tech sports and news, "Save the Golf Course" rallies, Virginia Teachers' Association activities and many other things that he recalls from his/my colorful childhoods--although, I must admit, I never knew how colorful his childhood was until he started blogging it. Every once in a while, I become a character in his recollections. "Beatles on My Porch" is one of his fun memories.

He's become a very good writer, and the blog is his most expressive medium. So, if you find this is cyberblogspace. I hope you enjoy the stuff Thom assembled in his blog. And, if you want the words to "Froggy Went a Courtin'"--well, you can certainly find them on the web, and I recommend John McCutcheon's recording to learn the pronounciation.

Cheers from Becky's Blue Blog.
Well, I had a post in here. I've got to prepare handouts for the NDNP presentation tomorrow. I'll return later to practice my blogging skills.

Becky