Why This Blog Isn't Funny

Although the main answer to this question is fairly strait forward, I thought of several wrong answers or assumptions my readers might make. Readers might think that my blog wasn't funny because I disliked or even disapproved of humor. Or they might think that, although I did not categorically and morally disapprove of humor, I had no inclination to enjoy humor myself. Neither theory is correct. So I will list a couple of reasons why my blog isn't funny just so you know I am an orthodox lover of amusement.

1. The obvious reason first: I am not a very funny person. I don't tell a lot of jokes because I can't, not because I dislike them. Half my jokes leave people with blank looks on their faces, not smiles.
   
2. While I am not a great comedian, many people are. There is a lot of competition. I'll admit they have me beat, and I won't compete.
   
3. Humor isn't one of my strengths, but other things are. On this blog I seek to develop some of those things that I believe are my strengths.
   
4. Not only can you easily find amusing and funny blogs, and Twitter feeds, and podcasts, and TV shows, and programs out there, you can find lots of them. While I have nothing against having a good time, I have lots against only having a good time. Amusement is the current our culture swims in. Often fun is valued above good, and this is bad.
   
5. In my experience the funniest and most enjoyable moments in life have come in the midst of some serious pursuit. Sobriety is no killjoy; it is the discipline of real joy.

So please don't think this blog is condemning other blogs that are mainly just amusing to read. I read a few of these blogs myself, and unashamedly enjoy them. What I aim to do here is offer a little bit of something that is hard to find. We were created for so much more than to seek amusement. We were created for Joy. Let's seek that joy together.

The point of this post: don't take me too seriously. I am just a funny little human, like you.