My Introduction

Hello to all and welcome to my latest blog.  I am new to blogging but am loving it!  I hope that everyone enjoys this blog as much as I imagine that you will. I look forward to hearing what others think and am always up for a good discussion.  You may find that I take either side sometimes, just to stir the pot and keep things lively...but first let me tell you who I am and where I come from. This will give you an idea of where and why I draw my perspectives.

First of all, I am a Christian.  I am thankful that God saved me from my sinful self and has promised me eternal life with Him in Heaven. It is because of this belief  that will lead me to sometimes  quote the Holy Bible as my reference for a particular point. If that offends you that is too bad, it does not offend me that you do not believe in God or that you believe in something else (but know that I am praying for you.) Feel free to use the Koran, the Torah, the Book of Joseph Smith, the Constitution Huckleberry Finn, Gone With the Wind  or whatever you need to support your views.

I was raised in a good home by two loving parents and know that for that I am very fortunate. I married a wonderful woman and have two children and a grandson by my oldest.  I lost her to cancer after 19 yrs of marriage so I do understand sickness, family stresses and grief.  I married another wonderful woman and have three step-children.  I also have a grandson from one of my beautiful step-daughters so I understand blended families. They live all across the US so I understand the challenges of visiting at holidays, missing birthdays, and just keeping in touch with loved ones you can't visit everyday.

I served my country for 20 years and am very proud to call myself an American. I never fought in a war but AM extremely proud and thankful to all veterans past and present who have fought for our freedom. I am just as proud of all those who served who did not fight but supported both stateside and overseas. I believe in our government (even though I am not so thrilled with our leaders at this time ) and our financial system (although I realize it is strained.)

I am 56 years old so have lived all the baby boomer experiences. Since retiring, I have worked for state government, corporate America and am now a small business owner. I have rented and am now buying a home, so I understand the advantages and drawbacks to both. I have lived in five states and two foreign countries so I have experienced different cultures. I have a bachelors degree that took 15 years to get through night school, two associate degrees through the Air Force and am currently enrolled in college trying for another degree to prepare me for the day when I can no longer do the job I do now.  I understand that life is tough, times are bad ( I pay taxes and buy gas just like you ) but I also understand that I and I alone am responsible for my upkeep.

I hope that gives you some insight and I look forward to talking with you all..so Let's Talk!