Last year, Lent was an extraordinary success for me. I set some goals for myself in order to conform myself to God. The results weren't exactly what I expected, but I'm happy nonetheless. I know that might have come out a bit awkward, but that's what is coming up this year.
The three goals this year, in order of priority 1) accomplish specific tasks toward a possible vocation. 2) An aggressive study program to increase the knowledge of my faith and 3) to blog.
The third one is a bit of a curiosity, since we've seen a few bloggers give up blogging for Lent. But if you look at the history of this blog, an announcement that I've given up blogging for Lent would appear silly.
The truth is I've imposed a very high standard of fact checking upon myself, such that on several topics, I've decided I've no idea what I'm talking about, and I've shelved the topic.
Well, part of my Lenten sacrifice this year is to give up TV and the Internet with three exceptions 1) e-mail 2) Internet use required for work and 3) this blog.
That will severely limit my ability to fact check or come up with that cool Chesterton quote. In this case, this is what I want, to get back in the habit of writing and posting again. It also serves as a warning; you're getting what popped out of the ol' noggin (which is right nine times out of ten :-) ).
I may not blog every day (and blogging might have to be bumped to satisfy priorities one and two), but I think I'll be able to fit some time in for the weekend. I'll be seeing you.
Posted by Bob at February 6, 2005 03:08 PM