Hurling Paint on a Blank Canvas

Trey Smith

It has been mentioned by more than one regular reader of TRT that there are a lot -- too many? -- posts thrown onto this blog each day. I think there is no question that, for your average blog, the post count of 10 or so per day represents a high number.

I want readers to know that there IS a method to this madness. It is akin to an avant-garde painter who hurls paint on a blank canvas. You never know which splotch will catch a viewer's eye.

I have always viewed this blog as an educational one. When I say, educational, I don't mean that I expect readers to come away with new information or formulations -- the musings presented here are as old as the hills! No, my hope is that our scattershot of words and thoughts will motivate you to think just as it causes us to ponder as we write.

As we explore the most basic underpinnings of what it means to be human and part of this unknown mystery called life, contemplation helps each of us to learn more about ourselves and this universe we call home. It should help us to define who we are and what the purpose of any life is.

Different writing styles and different schematic formulations appeal to different people at different times. While my general musings may speak to some people at some times in an elemental way, others will cast off my words like a used Kleenex! Some will be moved more by Scott's ponderings, Ta-Wan's creativity, Shawn's perspective or the contemplations of the Baroness.

Some readers may take it all in, while others will pick and choose what speaks to them at any given moment. Since none of us can know what approach or which musings will spark the impetus of deep thought in you (or ourselves, for that matter), we offer you, the reader, a large smorgasbord.

Each of you gets to decide for yourself which offerings represent the tastiest and most tantalizing morsels and which you will pass by without a second thought. Once your tray is filled, you owe nothing to the cashier!! And, best of all, no one will force you to consume everything on your plate nor begrudge you if you decide to come back for a second, third or fourth helping.