The Latin phrase sub rosa literally means “under the rose”, the phrase denote secrecy and confidentiality. For me this title captures an inner conflict; my private thoughts and writings, following my day-to-day reading almost as in a diary, is by this blog made public. I wonder – is it possible to be deeply personal and almost anonymous at the same time?
“Of course one always has the same theme. Everyone has her theme. She should move around in that theme.”
—Thomas Bernhard
This phrase reminds me just a little of le Petit Prince who loved his rose so tenderly. Just as we feel about our private thoughts and writings, which we sometimes pull out to share with others.
” I wander – is it possible to be deeply personal and almost anonymous at the same time?”
What an interesting question – one that I wonder myself as I start my own blog. I suppose we find out as we go along.
What I find curious is; can we as a blogger have an objective view of our own writing and how it is percieved. But on the other hand, we must also take into consideration, that one persons view is unique.
Wow, what an amazingly precise question. That’s the rub, isn’t it? I have been struggling with that struggle for more than a year now as my blog evolves about I didn’t know how to describe what the exact struggling was. Thanks for putting it into words for me. And thanks SO much for your blog comment recently on The Book or Bust! It’s wonderful to have encouragement from fellow writers, readers, and bloggers.
Great to visit your blog again. I will add it to my blogroll. And I love the Bernhard quote. What book is it from?
Dear Sigrun,
Thank you so much, I am in involuntary confinement, Yes.!
But I got your comment.
Love,
Micheline
the image of the trees in a fog is that yours, can i use it in a painting, please
Yours is a beautiful blog, an example of how to do things right. I was hesitant to starting writing publicly myself, but after your lovely post today I feel like I am finding a beautiful community. I look forward to reading more from you.
Thank you so much for your kind words!
I have found the blog-world to be unexpectedly enriching – in all kinds of ways, my guess is that you will too …
Delighted to have found your blog – so much to read, absorb, and find connections with! Like you, I’ve found blog-world a fascinating place, and have encountered fascinating people, as well as finding my own voice, in a way. I look forward to many future encounters.
Welcome & thank you for visiting! I love this world of “Idées Sans Frontières” we all are creating together, look forward to follow your writing!