Rhymes of History, as explained by Dr. Thornburg, "While evolution may be taking place the affect or impact of a new development rekindle something from the distant past" (Laureate, n.d.) An example of a piece of technology that "rekindles" or represents a piece of history would be blogs or the act of blogging. The mere act of blogging represents one person putting forth ideas, documenting events, sharing information, or interests for a wider audience. Once presented it is possible for the public to react or respond back in written form. Exchanging and recording information in an informal way has been taking place in the form of journals for as long as history has been recorded. Blogs are described by Wikipedia as regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video which are usually maintained by an individual. "Many blogs provide commentary or news on a particular subject; others function as more personal online diaries." (Wikipedia, 2010) In the technological age the act of blogging brings back the sharing and recording of information through journals into the digital and searchable form of writing, making it possible for future generations to search, read, and learn more about their families’ history or genealogy. Writers and readers are able to form a special bond with the journals because it is in those words that a person’s emotions are shared in a way that is only second to actually speaking in person. The connection grows as the writer shares a part of themselves with the reader, giving a glimpse into their life at the time of the entry. Canadian Family (n.d.) Clipart retrieved from http://www.canadianfamily.ca/articles/article/teens-and-blogging/
Creative Journaling (2010). A brief history of journaling and diaries. Retrieved from http://www.creative-journaling.com/history-of-journaling.html
Laureate Education, Inc. (Producer) (n.d.) Rhymes of history. [Podcast] featuring Dr. David Thornburg. Retrieved from http://sylvan.live.ecollege.com/ec/crs/default.learn?CourseID=4433411&Survey=1&47=3931272&ClientNodeID=984645&coursenav=1&bhcp=1
NY Times (1981) Diary writing turns a new leaf. NY Times Magazine. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/1981/11/08/magazine/diary-writing-turns-a-new-leaf.html?pagewanted=3
Wikipedia (2010). Blog. Retrieved from http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog
