...Then What DO We Talk About?

What have we learned about ourselves ladies? We're all afraid to participate in a public family blog because we don't know what to talk about if we can't gossip. But I ask you, is there not more to us than being catty and judging others? Are we not capable of engaging in positive conversation that doesn't involve blowing others' candles out to make our own glow brighter? Ok...probably not. So here are some scientifically proven benefits of gossiping: 


According to the April 2010 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine, " Gossiping can solidify friendships and strengthen your moral compass—so long as you're judicious about what you say and whom you say it to."


According to insidershealth.com, "Your heart rate rises when you witness something unjust; and researchers have found that your heart rate lowers once you tell someone about what you witnessed." 


Also from insidershelth.com, "some gossip is fueled by the frustration of seeing someone misbehaving and the desire to keep that person from hurting or exploiting others. It is this type of gossip, that seems to come from a “good place,” that has been shown to be therapeutic."


This from Canada.com (because apparently our neighbors to the north like to gossip too): "Most of us relate better to stories than to raw data, and gossip is a form of storytelling, an interpersonal folklore. But instead of "Once upon a time" we say, "Did you hear about so-and-so?" By hearing and sharing these stories, we learn about the social norms and conventions of those around us. We learn how to act - and how not to act - in certain situations."


So what did we learn from this festival of cutting and pasting from random, and perhaps sketchy, internet sources? Gossiping is good for us! And let's be honest...we're not going to stop gossiping no matter how many times we make it our New Year's resolutions (Cindy!). So we can embrace it and do it well! But just in case we need ideas for non-gossip related blog topics to contribute, here are a few ideas: pregnancy and birth, new homes (including burglary), husbands (and how awesome they always are!), living next door to Snoop Dogg, treasure hunting, raising children (past and present and future), major awards and game inventions, hockey mama drama, running your first 5K, life lessons, favorite memories, etc. Let's run with this. Happy blogging ladies...Love you all!