Thoughts of an Emory Rosenow

I have to say right at the beginning that this feels like an exercise in vanity, to expect my thoughts to have any audience; on the other hand, I’m not expecting much of an audience. This blog is largely for myself, as a way of giving myself an opportunity to write on a regular and accountable basis, but mostly to organize and clarify whatever jumble is in my head.

That said, if you’re reading this, WELCOME! I am really happy to share my thoughts and observations and trivia and passions with you, and I hope that you can come away from it having gained something. Whether that is new knowledge, a different perspective, or a fervent desire to never meet me in real life, just the fact that you’ve taken the time to read at all is enough for me.

So, what is this blog?

A little bit of everything! My vision includes a variety of topics ranging from music to plants to exercise to life in general, or the blog version of throwing spaghetti at the wall. If some things stick more than others, then I am happy to pursue that. Until then, I’m excited to share with you whatever I feel like sharing!

I plan on posting at least weekly, so if a current topic doesn’t interest you, check back later to see if the next topic does! There will also be a mix of shorter posts and more long-form entries, so don’t despair if you struggle either with time or focus: the shorter posts can be a good stepping stone to getting used to reading more.

Why is this blog?

It’s for thinking: for me, to think about what I’m thinking; and for you, to think about what you’re thinking through a different lens (maybe). Why is this important?

There is a wealth of literature and articles on the subject of reading. Shockingly, those who read and write love to write about reading. The point is, though, that reading has been linked to all kinds of fun mental and even physical benefits. Mental stimulation from reading can help ward off cognitive decline, reduce stress, and increase creativity.

So while I won’t claim that this blog will contain great literature or groundbreaking ideas, I do hope it may at least give you a nudge in the right direction.