Okay, let’s set the record straight from the beginning. I am being thrust into blog world by my beloved daughter, Jodi, who — despite her very busy life as wife and mother of my three very beautiful granddaughters (all 3 years and under!) — has found that blogging greatly enriches her life.  I have no such expectations. In fact, were I not right now tied to a chair in Jodi’s dining room with my fingers superglued to the keyboard, this entry would never be taking place.

Lest you get the wrong impression, let me tell you that I am not against journaling, and understand why so many are drawn to putting their innermost thoughts and dreams to paper (er, screen). In fact, as a former newspaper reporter and writer, I have always loved the feeling of finding exactly the right words to say what you want to say. There is also frustration, as I just recalled vividly after erasing the last five l lines I wrote.

I can even imagine the fun it would be to have someone – a stranger to whom you’ve given a fleeting glimpse of your soul through something you’ve written — give feedback (hopefully, something positive) to what you’ve said.  As a writer, seeing my by-line was always a thrill, but the greater pleasure was having a reader drop me a note to comment on a story.

If I’m being honest (to quote my hero and secret crush, Simon Cowell), my problem with blogging is born of the fear that, like my beloved Jodi, I too will become obsessed (sorry Jodes), leaving me with an even greater time deficit than I have now.

So this, my maiden voyage into blogland, may also be my last for quite a while. In fact, I’m practically certain I may never blog again. Except that who else but me has my perspective on life. And mightn’t it even be considered selfish for me to keep all my quirky thoughts on life to myself? In fact, what kind of a human being would I be to leave so much unsaid.

Like I said at the beginning. I love to blog. I was born to blog. And God willing, this will be the first of many. Now Jodi, will you please untie me and pry my fingers loose?