Who, What, When, Where, and most importantly, Why

I’ve poked around a few blogs. I know the drill. Please consider this the requisite “Why I Decided to Start a Blog” entry. Here goes:

I think it would be fun. A pleasant hobby. And like anyone who puts a piece of herself into public view, I think I’ve got a few things to say. Maybe good for a laugh or two, or on another day, a couple of tears. In my dreams, I’m a cross between David Sedaris and Anne Lamott. In reality, I’d settle for a pleasant diversion for myself, my friends and a couple of deranged shut-ins.

What I’m not trying to do: Become the next great American novelist. Create cerebral prose that’s tightly edited into perfection. Showcase breathtaking photos. Or devise cutting edge graphics. I’ll leave that to the experts, and those with no day jobs to contend with.

About me:
I’m 47, divorced, mom to a really cool 17-year-old who didn’t get the memo that he is supposed to be surly and uncommunicative. Was a newspaper journalist for the first 18 years of my working life. For the last seven, have been a human resource professional for a technology company. I’m a Greek Orthodox turned Unitarian Universalist a decade ago. I’m grateful for so much in my life, and I’ve been lucky to find humor in the rest.

I’ll likely write about what occupies my days and my thoughts: The aforementioned 17-year-old, my terrific and colorful friends and family, my spoiled but loveable dog, my fascination with studying Buddhism, my adventures in djembe drumming and my frustration with trying to lose (and keep off this time, I swear) 100 plus unwanted pounds.

The fine print:
Everything you’ll read is true (you can’t take the journalist out of the girl), but sometimes, with notice, I’ll change names to protect the innocent, or as often will be the case, the guilty. My hunch is that some of the content to come won’t be suitable for the very young, very sensitive, or very conservative. No apologies. I’m nothing if not myself. And after all, you get what you pay for.

Thanks for reading. I’m looking forward to writing, and to hearing what you think - especially if you think I’m fantastic.