There have been many articles by
different writers explaining why they blog. The Atlantic writer
Andrew Sullivan in his article "Why I Blog"
offers
a perspective. He explains the origins of the world "blog"
from "web log," and compares it to a ship's log. It
chronicles one's journey. Blogging certainly is a journey, since over
the course of time, a blogger refines not just their writing, but
their views. It is logical for people to change views over time, as
change is part of growth. But they may still adhere to basic life
principles throughout a long time.