Secret confessions of a newbie blogger

I used to believe that bloggers were self-important egomaniacs who actually believed that other people cared what they had for breakfast or thought about politics. And who knows – maybe I was right. It wasn’t until I started following a few blogs, though, that I understood the value in online journaling (aka blogging).

Following blogs gave me an inside glimpse into the lives of the authors. These bloggers became my “friends” and now I have to check their sites every morning to see what’s new.

So I got to thinking…In our crazy, busy world, it can be difficult to keep in touch with friends and loved ones. What if, instead of my annual, two-page Christmas letter outlining the highlights of the past 12 months, you (our friends and family) could log in at your leisure to see what Allen and I have been up to? And what if, instead of that one-sided message, the “letters” were interactive and you could leave messages and comments? This is what caused me to convert from a blog-hater to a full-fledged blogger.

Now if you’re one of those people who think blogs are stupid, by all means – don’t read this. You won't hurt my feelings. I’m still a fan of e-mail, telephone calls and face-to-face visits, and we can keep in contact that way. However, if you like what you see, feel free to stick around and maybe even have a laugh at my expense.