...there was the thought; the thought begat the word, and the word begat the sentence. One sentence begat another, and another, and eventually they formed an idea. As the idea took shape, it led to the formation of the opinion, and as the opinion evolved, it begat this blog.
By way of introduction, I am The Buzzman, koo-koo-kajoo. I became The Buzzman back in seventh grade, as a student manager for the junior high basketball team. Long hair was seen as a sign of a rebellious youngster in those days, and to become associated with the team I was required to keep my hair cut short. My brother, a year older, played on the team as well, and his haircut of choice was the flat-top. One of my brother's teammates noticed an uncanny resemblance between my brother's haircut and that of cartoon character Woody Woodpecker's nemesis, Buzz Buzzard...and henceforth my brother and I were known as "The Buzz Brothers." At first we were "Big Buzz" and "Little Buzz," but as I eventually grew taller than my brother, that evolved into "Old Buzz" and "Buzzman." Thus, I am The Buzzman.
I've always considered myself a writer, so this blog is something of a test. It will test whether I have the discipline to write on a regular basis; it will also test whether I have anything to say, and whether anyone will be interested in the thoughts and opinions of someone past 50 who's somewhere between open-minded and curmudgeonly, someplace between "out in left field" and stuck in the dugout. My aim is to write something to make you think...or something to make you smile...or maybe just something to make me feel like I've done something worthwhile.
Some of my posts here may be rants, and I expect many will be political in nature. But don't expect me to defend either of the major political parties, as I consider them to be two sides of the same "heads they win, tails we lose" coin. My political beliefs go back to those espoused by the Founding Fathers, who detested the idea of a Ruling Class, and whose visions of government were of offices being held for a term or two by civic-minded citizens who would then return to their roles in society. Perhaps that's a bit idealistic for some folks to comprehend, but I have always believed that the Founding Fathers were essentially on the right track, and that government is most flawed when it is most skewed from the vision of its founders.
But this blog will essentially be my commentary on life--MY life, as I see it. That's why it's called BuzzWords. I really don't know if I'll be able to entertain, or inform, or stimulate your thoughts. But without this blog, the odds of doing so are mighty slim. So it is what it is, and in the immortal words of Popeye, "I yam what I yam." And I am The Buzzman...let the BuzzWords go forth, from this day forward.
Random thoughts from a rambling mind, ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous and back again. The views expressed here represent my opinions, and therefore the following disclaimer applies: Void where prohibited, your mileage may vary, objects in the mirror may be closer than they appear, and alcohol may intensify any side effects.
About The Author
- Mark "Buzz" Knight
- I was born in the 1950's, which made me a child of the '50's and '60's. I was a college student in the '70's, and married in that decade. I became a parent in the '80's, then a widower and remarried in the '90's. I changed careers in the Y2K, went back to college, and became a grandfather in that decade. I'm a product of the times...the good times, the hard times, all of them. I've seen fire and I've seen rain, and I've seen a million other things...and I have opinions on most of them.
1 comment:
Hey, Buzz.
When I first read your e-mail saying, "I've got a blog," my first impulse was to reply and ask, "Have you been to a doctor?" I've already added it to my favorites list and look forward to the rants, ravings, wit, and wisdom from a fellow quasi-curmudgeon.
As to the political process of today - there are so many different ways to describe it. Choosing who to vote for is like trying to decide which you would prefer, constipation or diarrhea. Or, you don’t vote for the person you most want to see in the office – you vote against the person you least want to see in the office. One of the biggest problems with politics today is that there are so many politicians involved.
People today believe politicians are called politicians simply because they are involved in politics (government). In reality, the name goes back and is tied to the adjective “politic” which was used to describe someone who is ingenious, crafty, shrewd, sly, cunning. (Look it up)
We worry so much about “the letter of the law” that we have forgotten the original “intent of the law”. The right to bear arms was intended to allow Americans to protect and provide for themselves, their families, their property, and their country. Not to allow individuals to amass automatic weapons, hand-grenades, and C-4 explosives in preparation for mass murder or para-military groups. The separation of church and state was intended to prevent persecution due to an individual’s beliefs, not to turn the government and legal system into soulless entities. Freedom of speech was intended to allow Americans to speak their minds with no fear of retribution from the government and/or legal system, not to allow reporters, writers, and paparazzi to invade the privacy of anyone as soon as they set foot outside of their own home.
But, I digress. Anyway, it’s good to read your blog and we might even get some good discussions going like we used to get into at the Greasy Spoon.
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