"Now is the time ... ."
Ah yes, "it was the best of times and the worst of times." October 1, 2008, and my first "blog." I have never been one to write in a diary, other than to keep notes in my "daytimer" related to my professional accomplishments and day's activities. With that said, I enter with trembling fingers into the world of on-line communication. Dear reader, be gentle.
As my introduction, I welcome you to my place in the country. Midwest location, far away from the hustle of any major cities (the largest "city" is 30 miles away and has less than 12,000 residents). Corn and beans are ready to pick and it is opening day for deer hunting (with a bow). My favorite season, Fall, has finally arrived and the morning air is clear and crisp.
My family? Four cats. My profession? Engineer. My current favorite hobby? Running. My politics? Active and attentive, but always a "contrarian."
Economic crises, politicians not playing nicely in the sandbox of Washington, and talking heads trying to elect the next leader of our country. Time to re-evaluate the lessons of history. America has faced energy shortages in the past, become a net importer of goods, and lived on open credit lines for too long. Time to relearn the lessons of the Great Depression - tighten out belts, use only cash, and get healthy.
Enough of a rant for my first attempt. Be well, treat animals with kindness, and "dance as if no one is watching."
Ah yes, "it was the best of times and the worst of times." October 1, 2008, and my first "blog." I have never been one to write in a diary, other than to keep notes in my "daytimer" related to my professional accomplishments and day's activities. With that said, I enter with trembling fingers into the world of on-line communication. Dear reader, be gentle.
As my introduction, I welcome you to my place in the country. Midwest location, far away from the hustle of any major cities (the largest "city" is 30 miles away and has less than 12,000 residents). Corn and beans are ready to pick and it is opening day for deer hunting (with a bow). My favorite season, Fall, has finally arrived and the morning air is clear and crisp.
My family? Four cats. My profession? Engineer. My current favorite hobby? Running. My politics? Active and attentive, but always a "contrarian."
Economic crises, politicians not playing nicely in the sandbox of Washington, and talking heads trying to elect the next leader of our country. Time to re-evaluate the lessons of history. America has faced energy shortages in the past, become a net importer of goods, and lived on open credit lines for too long. Time to relearn the lessons of the Great Depression - tighten out belts, use only cash, and get healthy.
Enough of a rant for my first attempt. Be well, treat animals with kindness, and "dance as if no one is watching."
2 comments:
Hey!! Welcome to the world of blogging! Oh wait, I'm not a part of it yet. That's pretty cool that you're doing this. Political season is heating up!
Doug
I have a full "in box" of political e-mails. That more than keeps me aware of the current focus on the national race. After last week's fiasco, however, my motto is "vote the buggers OUT" and that means all incombents (oops, I guess the two major parties running presidential candidates would fall into that arena, wouldn't they?).
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