Why am I here....

That's a good question. I think this is the next step in my growing along with todays technology. I cut my cyber teeth on the message boards but, like many, I've grown beyond that medium. Now I will warn you if you are in search of literary excellence, profound thoughts or cutting edge prose you are probably in the wrong place. At best my spelling and punctuation is remedial, my sentences are too long, and I have a penchant for overusing the comma, but as the saying goes don't judge the book by its cover.

I have thoughts worth hearing. I have opinions worth sharing. I am neither conservative nor liberal. I grew up in Michigan as a Milliken Republican which today translates to being a moderate. I like to think I was blessed with common sense and those that know me well will say that I am. Politically you might see me more as a Libertarian than anything else but I really don't wear a label. I judge each issue on its own merit and follow my heart and my convictions.

I've lived on this earth for 55 years and during that time I have seen countless changes in our society and our lives. Most of the changes I see have been for the better but, honestly, some have left me feeling sad for a society that will never again realize the splendor of simpler times.

I have a diversified employment background, mostly by choice, and it has served me well in my lifetime. I lived life with a belief that if you no longer enjoy what you are doing then it's time to move on. I'd like to share some of the lessons I've learned in the various things I have done.

I'll also admit that I am here because of ego. There are things I wish to pass along, to share with my friends and my children. Thoughts and lessons that I hope they find valuable, and that will out live my role in the movie of life.