Entire and Wholly Naked (or not)

Let's just say, I do NOT want to present myself "entire and wholly naked" on my blog (unlike Montaigne, who claims to wish he lived in a society that would find such complete honesty acceptable). I think it would be inappropriate, awkward, and weird in every way to be so open and honest to so many potential readers.

But is it really possible to be completely honest about oneself in a journal that is publicly accessible? Wouldn't you always have in the back of your mind the knowledge of your potential audience? I know I would.

I think one reason I like Montaigne is that he seems to be up to something clever. I want to read his essays closely, find the inconsistencies and consistencies, I want to know what he's getting at. I am fascinated by his entry "To the Reader", and by the inherent contradiction in what he is saying. He sounds like a smart guy, and it seems like he knows about this contradiction/inconsistency, and he must mean something by it. (By "inherent contradiction" I am referring to our discussion in class today - about the contradiction of saying this book is for his family, and by addressing this to the reader).

I'm tired and rambling, so that's it from me. I will try to tie this all together next time. (Oh the anticipation! What will I write next....!)