The times, they are a changin'.  It's been a long time since I wrote.  Lots of water under the bridge since then, and my thoughts are different now.  It always amazes me how many times we change in our lives.  I remember high school, then college, then my first jobs, then kids, then other jobs, then graduations and weddings, then grand children.  And then sadness and other things.  And each time, I changed.  But underneath, you know inside, I am the same person that my mother and father raised, with the same values and the same independent spirit.  Only with obligations.  I married well.  And, my wife raised great kids while I was developing a career.  Really great kids, ones that will truly save the world, and, if not them, then their kids.  We had the privilege of baby sitting for two of them last weekend.  What a good time we had, and it rained the whole time they were here.  You know, there's nothing like one of your grandchildren sitting in your lap and saying "what's that on your face?", alluding to the fresh zit that they have spotted, and I was so hoping that no one would notice.  I mean, for goodness sakes, how old do you have to get before you don't have zits!?!

Anyway, it's time for me to move forward and maybe even try new things.  And, as I do, I hope I can remember to put them here.  Clear the air, and make way for new beginnings.  I think my parents would be proud to see me moving on with my life.  Did I mention it was the two of them that gave me the independent spirit?  Well, here we are.  Stay tuned...  there will be a mix of ideas.  Feel free to comment.  Let me know you're out there...  TDOT