I have often regretted not having a diary or writing down my thoughts on a daily basis. I admire people who have done this consistantly and have brought enlightenment to family,friends, and various readers. So, I decided to start a blog, for me, my kids and who knows, if its around long enough, maybe one of my great great grandkids could glean one little "ioda" from my writings and make a positive difference. So, lets get started...................