Footprints in the Virtual Sand

Well, I’ve done it – set up a blog. My lovely wife has kept one for some time and seems to enjoy the social and cathartic benefits. After an initial foray into the web community years ago led to some uncomfortable moments when someone apparently got the wrong idea, my use of the Internet has pretty much been one-sided.

I tend to be selfish anyway (as Ringo says in A Hard Day’s Night, “Yeah. What’s in it for me?”). So the fit has been a good one.

The title of this post references the song Virtuality by Rush. While I’m not as jaded by the virtual experience as Neil Peart is, it is a nod to my reluctance to put my “message on a modem and throw it into the cyber sea.” I do keep a close watch on this heart of mine, so putting my thoughts out for public consumption is a bit tough. But, I’m a big boy and I’ll manage.

That’s about it. No big mystery here. From time to time, I’ll share a few details about my life, my family and my work. Some days, it’ll be laid back and fun. Others, it will be intense and angry. Like a good swap meet, you never know what you’ll find. But, with another nod to Mr. Peart, “Sure I’ll be your partner, but don’t make too many demands.”