Beginnings

I decided that I am going to write more in 2011. I know, I know, I have said that before and then I write for one day straight and nothing happens again for three months. This is a bit different. I am determined to put something on my blog once a day. That means that this could be the most random blog on Al Gore's Internet. The Lord only knows what might be put on this space with a once a day post.

I am already a day behind for the year and we are only two days in. That's not the greatest start. We'll just pick up from here and move forward.

Hold on to your drinks because I am headed for a rapid change of subject.

I am reading Douglas Adams book "A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy", a book given to me by my wife for Christmas. Years ago I had listened to the BBC Radio broadcast years ago and loved it but I had never read the book. This year I came across a list of the 100 books that everyone should read (or something like that) and this book was on it.

I don't know that it is a book for everyone. I really like it, but I think it's because I came in with an idea of the story. I think it would be a little tough to follow if you are coming into it with no idea what to expect. It is very creative and some of the writing is unbelievable. I would like someday to be able to write like Douglas Adams. Maybe not the same content, but the ability to string words together into a beautiful tapestry or to convey a thought in a memorable phrase.

Stay tuned. We'll see how this little experiment plays out.

Peace.