Saturday, July 02, 2011

What's in a title?

I am really not all about titles. I think they are presumptuous when used in daily conversation. For example: "Sir Elton John" - his title of "Sir" is a bit rediculous on lots of levels. But, titles do hold importance when it comes to things like blogs. I think this one started out about lessons from Toby to me and lessons from me to Toby, but I think this is morphing into something else; consequently, I am left with 2 choices - either change the title or start talking more about lessons. I think Mom blogs are great, especially for posterity, but maybe what I am struggling with is that this blog title is so specific that it leaves little room for anything but "lessons."

Maybe a better title would allow me the freedom and creativity to write whatever's on my mind. Maybe a title like "Life in rural New England," or "Life as a Child of God, Pastor's Wife, Mom, Daughter, Sister, Cousin and Friend." Now that would encompass ALL my titles outside of work (I think). But like I said, I'm not into titles. I saw a show about a guy who could/would only eat french fries and he called his blog "The Fry Guy" -- now that's a great and descriptive title. Which leads me to contemplate - what am I known for. Certainly not anything like that, thankfully.

So far, I'm thinking "Hodgepodge," because it means a mixture; however, I've also seen it as a consfused mixture - which would be a really bad title. I wish Brian, my wordsmith, would wake up since he would know just the right word. I will wait for him to wake before changing the title of this blog. I am open to suggestions as well. :)