and in the beginning...

Well, here it goes. One of my New Years goals was to start a blog and I'm diving in. I read a few blogs regularly (yes, my friends, I do keep up on you and haven't forgotten you even though I'm quiet about it) and thought I would join the band wagon; or should we call it the "blog wagon". There may be some bumps on this unknown road. If you have any initiation suggestions, please let me know.