Introduction

I started this blog because sometimes I have thoughts that are just screaming to get out. Sometimes I obsess about them and they distract me from other things I want to do. I figure if I get them out of my head and into the blogosphere, it will accomplish two things.

1. It will free my mind so it can focus on other things.
2. It will give me a chance to put my ideas out there in the open where they can be discussed (hopefully in a calm and rational manner)

I don't intend to focus on any one topic - I'm simply not that disciplined. My thoughts wander over many topics - sometimes randomly - sometimes sparked by a news story or a post somewhere on the internet.

No topic is off-limits. I will discuss some controversial things. My opinions on politics and religion will undoubtedly conflict with the opinions of others. Our beliefs are colored by our experiences in life. Our experiences and the way we handle them differ, so it's no surprise that our beliefs will also differ.

All I ask is that if you disagree with anything I say and want to leave a comment, be thoughtful in your response. Give me logical reasons why you disagree. I just might learn something in the exchange. While it's not likely that I will change your mind or you mine, I hope that we can at least come to an understanding of why we have each arrived at our opinions and respect each other in the process.