What to say?

A friend of mine recently emailed me inquiring about my next post. I was somewhat honored (translation=surprised) that he regularly checks my blog for new additions. I know he often doesn't agree with my point of view (99% of the time), but his readership is a nice thing to have. The problem is, what do I do when I can't think of anything to say? Life's been pretty hectic lately so I could always blame the lapse of blogging on lack of time, but how can I say I couldn't find 30 minutes to type something? I always have things to say, but after filtering them through my "blog worthy" processes sometimes I'm at a loss. There is always a lot going on in the world. My world is busy also, but not much different than most others and yet how can I not find something to articulate to the world? It all comes down to feeling. Sometimes I just don't feel like putting anything down into print. Sometimes I don't feel like I have anything worthy to say. Sometimes I can't choose between several items so I write nothing at all. Where's Barry Manilow when you need a song sung... feeelings..ohhhhh feelings. Anyway, readership is a valuable commodity so I'll do my best to find a new topic worthy of blogging soon. In the meantime, here's an appetizer to munch on and Thanks for reading.

Hey

When did the word "Hey" replace the word "Hi"? I've been doing it for years. Has the greeting been upgraded or downgraded? When you see someone, is the use of the word "Hey" meant as a more familiar style of greeting or a "passing through the moment and have to say something" type of statement? When was the last time you actually said "Hi"? Is it a lazy way to greet someone or is it the way to show the person you are greeting that they are in your familiar circle and as such formalities are not necessary?

Perhaps it's both? Either way, what the hey?