Blogging... From A Man's Perspective: Ladies, Meet "James"

{This is the profile picture associated with 

"James'" blog called 

Man of the 50's.}

Ladies, 

I think it's fair to say that,

whether intended or not, we gals seem to have

monopolized the world of blogging.

Perhaps it has to do with the notion among some 

(mainly our male counterparts)

that we girls simply have more talking to do than men? 

Or perhaps it is that many times we might be, by nature,

more social creatures, thriving on

relationships a bit more than they...?

Whatever it is that has causes females to

dominate the blog-writing out there, 

you must admit, it is rare that we

run across a journal-type blog that is

authored by a man.

Sure, there are blogs run by men...

they are typically the techno-related blogs or

the more political "cause-related" blogs, etc.

but as far as blogs go that are about

family, home, and

just general "life",

you just don't find many of the written by men.

But the other day, I stumbled across such a blog 

and I vowed then and there

that I was going to share it with you.

Ladies, meet "James" 

otherwise known as 

"Man Of The 50's"

I began reading one post,

then another,

then another,

until the next thing I knew I had read page upon page 

of his posts.

His writing transports you to his realm...

 you're sitting across from him right there

in his den --

perhaps in an overstuffed English-style 

broken-in leather chair.

 Chatting, sipping tea or coffee,

and

learning.

You feel as though if you were to have the good fortune

to meet him in person, he would 

welcome you into his home 

with the graciousness and warmth 

that is sorely lacking these days.

His posts are the kind of posts I would

aspire to write...

They are just the right length

(BOY DO I NEED TO WORK ON BREVITY)

have wit, to be sure, 

but more importantly

WISDOM.

He offers his take on the world and our culture from a vantage point that

we could all benefit from.

From a time when things were a bit more genteel,

and bit more civilized,

a bit more attuned to graciousness and character.

Yet, his posts are 

anything but "preachy".

Perhaps one reason I so immediately warmed up to 

"James" is his writing is so very much like that of my

sweet father-in-law, Phil.  

Phil is a professional writer and has a talent

unlike many I've known for not just writing

but simply for language.  

He speaks beautifully,

writes wonderfully, and has this very

low, almost intimidating voice that you

automatically assume would do

voice-overs and commercials.

As I read more and more of the posts on "James'" blog,

I felt as though I were reading works of my father-in-law --

I felt comfortable.

Pay "James" a visit, won't you?

And let me know if you were successful at just

doing a "drive by" visit to his blog.

I sure wasn't.

I'm fairly certain his writing will captivate you, as well.

 I became one of

his "followers" immediately 

and from the looks of

his "numbers", 

I'm not the only one he's

captivating out here in 

"ladie's blog land".  

Let's welcome this kind sir into our

"homes" and learn from him.

I think he has much to share...

Enjoy!