What’s In A Name?

I have decided to become a blogger.  That might mean a couple of things.

• I have entirely too much time on my hands.
• I have an inflated opinion of my thinking on several topics.

I’ll let the reader judge the veracity of those two points, but it also comes from the effect of various experiences over the last several years.  My religious views have been challenged by a friend with a Christian fundamentalist viewpoint as well as personal reading of  much more liberal, agnostic and atheistic viewpoints.  I have had the opportunity to participate in several classes based on works supported by “The Great Books Foundation”; joined a non-fiction book club that reads challenging history, memoir and opinion works from knowledgeable authors; rediscovered “The Great Courses” from the Learning Company that provide college level survey and comprehensive courses on hundreds of topics.  Age and health have probably made me more introspective also, especially coming to grips with Dawn’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis five years ago.

So, what’s in a name?  I chose “Coherent Pondering” hoping it will accurately describe the effort I put into this blog.  Coherent is an adjective that will hopefully describe a logical set of ideas or conclusions on a variety of topics.  Pondering is a present participle of ponder meaning to think about something thoroughly and deeply.  Hopefully my effort will measure up to the title I have chosen.

So, when a new blog shows up on your Facebook feed or in your email, please take the time to open and read it and I would appreciate your comments.