In the strata community where I live, We have a nasty neighbor that is currently suffering delusions of grandure. He thinks he is the absolute ruler of the neighborhood and everyone must listen to him OR ELSE. He and his wife are oft the topic of conversation around the curbside. As far as I'm concerned we talk about them to prepare ourselves for their insane behaviour. We also discuss how to deal with current situations... is that really gossip?? It is mostly negative but THEY are mostly negative... 'nuff said.
When I used to be a graphic designer (in the 'gossip training' office), we would talk about co workers personal issues~ that, I feel bad about. It's their own business and us forming skewed opinions doesn't help them deal with it- in fact, it probably added MORE stress to their working life because they knew everyone was talking about them. Incase you don't know already, the only way to understand a person is to walk a mile in their shoes, really, it's true.
I suppose blogging is a form of gossip... at least the way some people use it. I find this more of a 'Therapy' than a gossip session- some people keep paper journals and some people keep online journals. It's all probably better out there than it is renting space in your head. Besides what would all of us do all day if there weren't any blog gossip to keep up with???
I rest my case, I'm an incurable gossip.
Hugs and gossip,
~jen
| Blogged By islandarts at 4:38 p.m.
