The Beginning

This is my first post, so please bear with me.  I don't really know what I'm doing, but I have no doubt I will end up treating this as a "Dear Diary" letter.  Though I do hope to remember that someone might actually read something I post.

First of all, if someone IS reading this, well, Thank You.  I never really expected anyone to be interested enough in my life to check out a blog I might write.  If you change your mind now about reading this, I understand completely, though I hope you'll read on a little longer.

Second of all, be warned.   I will probably brag on my children, invite you to laugh at my children and me, or (on my more insightful days) make you think.  Sometimes I have philosophical days.  Sometimes I just want someone to laugh with me (even if it's AT me).  Sometimes I want someone to cry with me.

Lastly, please be nice.  If you disagree with something I post, you are entitled to your opinion.  I'm not right all the time, but my opinions are mine and I am entitled to them.  Don't make nasty comments to me, or to other commentators. This forum is rather public, and everyone should have manners.

Thank you in advance.