Identity Crisis
This blog started out as a travelogue. It chronicled our journey across the continent and back with our Jeep and 16-foot travel trailer… looking for hope. We traveled 14,730 miles over a two-month period. When we returned, we continued to blog, expanding its exposure through the Seattle P-I Reader’s Blog under the title “Living Simply.” We wrote about life off the grid in northern B.C. We wrote about nature and wildlife, and efforts to simplify our lives. We wrote about our concerns for America; worldwide environmental degradation; the loss of bio-diversity; and global climate change. Then our world changed… advanced stage lung cancer… and a move to a small U.S. city with a power grid, telephone lines, garbage pick-up, shopping malls, freeways, and traffic. And yes, convenient modern medical facilities where I receive leading edge cancer treatment.
The point of this rambling discussion is that the blog is facing an identity crisis. I could focus on cancer, but I write what I live and I don’t want cancer to consume the rest of my life. With the future in question, I find myself looking backwards. That is what I have been doing lately… rereading old journals and trying to record life’s memorable moments… the equivalent to painting my name on a rock – “Morningstar Was Here.” But perhaps those stories are of no interest to anyone but me. So I ask the visitors of this blog: What brings you back again? What do we write about that you find interesting? Looking back at old adventures? Living with cancer? Every day thoughts and experiences? We really want to know.
... PLM
The point of this rambling discussion is that the blog is facing an identity crisis. I could focus on cancer, but I write what I live and I don’t want cancer to consume the rest of my life. With the future in question, I find myself looking backwards. That is what I have been doing lately… rereading old journals and trying to record life’s memorable moments… the equivalent to painting my name on a rock – “Morningstar Was Here.” But perhaps those stories are of no interest to anyone but me. So I ask the visitors of this blog: What brings you back again? What do we write about that you find interesting? Looking back at old adventures? Living with cancer? Every day thoughts and experiences? We really want to know.
... PLM
posted by Looking for Hope | 11:10 AM
7 Comments:
Thank you for asking! I fell into your blog after seeing your comment on John Nirenberg's site. After a few visits I felt I was living your world view, so like our own, and sharing your days, which seemed peaceful and enviable, give or take a "convenience" or two, or a hundred. The reality check of your cancer brought me up short. I was already enthralled with your writing and experience, it seemed natural to stay with you to (silently) heft some of the weight. Then came the journals, all of which have held my rapt attention. My wish, then, is that you write about whatever strikes your fancy or excites your mind. We will be there, eager to read your thoughts and walk with you.
You have had the courage of OUR convictions, as well as
your own. Bravo, Morningstar, and thank you.
Wendy & Davidewton
I'm with Wendy...I like to read about whatever you write. I love the photos you post, your descriptions of the people you encounter at the market, your travels, all of it.
I don't know how I originally came across your blog, but I subscribed to the feed because you were (in the posts I found originally) living a life I had once dreamed of for myself...in the wilderness, off the grid, log cabin. I read every post from the beginning over an evening or two, so when I finally arrived at the posts about your illness, it was like hearing a wonderful new friend had been sick since you'd met and you hadn't known it.
I continue to follow your blog now because I like your writing and feel I've come to know you a little bit and care about how you're doing.
MorningStar, I can't remember where I found your blog, but I enjoy your photography, and your writing style is comforting. I have had to live with cancer thru my mother, grandmother, and I had 0 stage cervical displaysia. I really enjoyed the stories of you all on your boat, (forgive me for not giving it the correct title).
You just keep on writing what you want. I will keep on reading and praying for you and yours. Terry
Past - Present - Future
I keep coming back because
Morningstar Is Here!
Morningstar,
I too am not sure how I wound up here but here I will stay. You say you write about your life and today your life is dealing with Cancer. You have struck a chord with many. Some living vicariously through your travels and now travails. Please continue to follow your heart and write accordingly. I/we will follow suit.
Doc's Girl
Love reading the comments and agree with all of them. I especially like what majorfactor said and that goes for me too. Because my mom is here!
Love, Jeff
Please continue to blog whatever happens in your life...we are here reading and loving every entry. Just yesterday I introduced my spouse to your stuff-you reminded him, like you did me, of us! We, too, have cruised aboard boats, lived offshore Key West FL for 15 years and now live in the Bay Area CA for good medical care, educational opportunities and multi-cultural diversity.
Keep writing and I will keep reading....
Lynda Otvos-No California
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