My Sister Found My Blog

My sister found my blog. 

I moved out of the house when she was three months old.  I've never really known her very well, so I don't really have much of an opinion about her.  I do know she grew up in the heart of Mormon country and adhered steadfastly to the principles of the church.  Everything she writes about on Facebook is Mormon related, all her friends are derived from the church (at least as far as I know) and her life revolves around this gospel she holds so dear.

Which is why finding my blog must be so troubling. 

I'm sure she'd rather I follow the "if you don't have anything nice to say . . . " meme, but then I wouldn't have much of an interesting blog, would I?  What's a story without conflict after all?  And if y'all know anything about me and my life, it's full of conflict. 

Unfortunately, while I know she found my blog because she comments, she's apparently so wrapped up in her myopic vision of churchly goodness that she can't focus on anything else.  See my blog is rich with content that isn't about this so-called true church.  I run a story club and that's been great for reading and conversation.  I talk about my time in the military, my journeys around the world, and my loves, successes, and failures.  I talk about my family, my work, my kids, and my dog.  I talk about movies, books, politics, and culture.   There's a wide breadth of subject matter for her to read and participate in, albeit some with very adult content - but no more adult than I'm comfortable with my own teenage children reading.   

Yet, with all this content she's like the Mormon Defender, only commenting on topics that offend her own religious sensitivities.  Sad, really.  Why?  Because there is no reason to rush to the defense of the Mormon Church here because my posts either directly relate to my own experiences, growing up Mormon, or they are directly from the words and actions of the past prophets of the church - documented and supportable.  Firstly, you can't say my experience is invalid because I don't represent it as all experiences.  Secondly, if you are a true believer, you can't defend and redefine the words of your own prophets.

Everyone, welcome my sister, Krista, and encourage her to participate in more than just self-inflicted  outrage.

Oh, and Krista, in order to keep my professional life and my blog separated, I've banned my own last name from this site.  That's why your comments always get caught in my spam filter.  Just sign your first name and it'll be fine.

- rick, morally outrageous.

Comments

[wry catcher]

Hey, my TBM sister found my blog too. And she reads FLAK/NOM as well, sometimes. She doesn't comment ever, but I sometimes wonder what she thinks. She already knew I was an Evil Apostate, so no surprises there, but I'm sure she has learned other new stuff about me. Just like Krista will about you. Whether she appreciates it or not. ;-)

[Success Warrior]

Hi Punky!

[a rose is a rose]

my sisters, to the best of my knowledge don't read ANYONE'S blogs. if they read mine, there would be little or no surprises. what i say in my blog is what i say in real life. of course, i have other topics i talk about. my blog is different than yours rick in that it is rare i'll tell stories about myself. i DO on occasion but they're few and far between. my favorite story about me i posted was the time i got lost and ended up in a town only one town away from my own - BUT I COULDN'T find my way out. rather innocuous.

my sisters aren't religious. my dad found the church (catholic) again after my mom died. i have no issues with that. it helped (and continues to help) him cope. plus he doesn't preach to me plus he doesn't care that i don't go.

[Cherise]

Well I hope your sister is able to see past your religious differences and look at and appreciate ALL your wonderful writing and stories. :)

[Cele]

Welcome Krista I hope that you come to enjoy the reading material, the story conversations, and your brother's wonderful way with words. While you might not agree with his views, you have to admit he has one heck of a way with words.