Notes on the Re-Run for Thursday, August 2nd.

— Andy

I enjoy having my little noticed, little read blog about the topics of the day that interest me. I like being able to share my thoughts, explain my world view, yet not have a mass following. Some people read my blog, others don’t, and that doesn’t particularly bother me. I don’t have to appeal to anybody or build a following, I just have to be me.

There is something so nice about being a private citizen and being able to share my thoughts on my own time. Not having to worry much about the consequences of what I say or write, because few will ever read what I write. I’m not up for elected office nor do I plan anytime in the future to ever run for office. I’m content just being who I am.

I don’t have to make fake appearances or say things I don’t believe in. I’m not in the public eye, my name is never on a press release or identified with any particular cause. I can float in and out on the streets with anonymity, I can participate in groups and protests without my name being floated in the papers. I can say what I want, I can do what I want.

And nobody really cares. It’s because I’m not a public persona — I live in obscurity.