Thursday, December 18, 2008

to be a critic


I know that, because I am one. I try to catch myself, but it just eeks through. I eat a bad meal I could have cooked better, I watch a bad movie I could have made better, I hear a bad song I could have written better...but I didn't.
People put themselves out there despite the possibility of harsh words from windbags like me; that in itself should be commended.
I don't mean everything created deserves accolades, but they don't deserve useless harangues from someone like me with nothing at stake. No piece of my soul bared for the world to judge.
My unsolicited criticisms are about as helpful braille to a deaf person. There may be a problem, but I'm kidding myself if I think I'm the remedy.

4 comments:

Ann-Marie said...

I have been thinking about that very thing this week. It's so easy to judge people and see mistakes, but do I put myself out there? At least the people in the "spotlight" are being brave, willing to make fools of themselves rather than sitting by and doing nothing worth mentioning. Thanks for your thoughts.

Just a mamma said...
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Benjamin said...
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Benjamin said...

I agree.... I'm so guilty. It's just way too fun sometimes isn't it?