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As you can see I decided to start a blog. 

I know it’s pretty exciting, but try to contain yourself.  I’m pretty sure you’ll be racing to your computer every day like it’s Christmas morning just to read the gift that is my musings.  However I have to warn you not to get too attached as those that know me best now that I’m way better at starting hobbies than sustaining them.

So why a blog?

1. I’m not a journalist.  If you live in the Twin Cities (and probably anywhere else in the country) you know the newspaper business isn’t doing so hot.  Plus I’m about the last person in the world that should be writing professionally.
2. Web 2.0 is the bomb.  I know I’m way behind in jumping on the web 2.0 bandwagon and from my use of “the bomb” you can see I’m either further behind on the lastest slang words.  The community of people on the  Internet actively contributing content is fascinating.  My life has changed dramatically by consuming information freely made available by others.  I guess I wanted to be a part of it.
3. Connections.    I truly believe that technology can be used not just to connect people that you never would not have otherwise met, but also can strengthen connections with those you interact with every day or those you wish you could interact with more often.  I’m not always quick to open up.  I’d never call or e-mail all my friends and family to tell them about my favorite new beer bar, artist, home improvement project or deep thought.   However for those that really want to know you can come hear and read about it. 
4. I’m not a stand up comedian.  My jokes don’t usually go over that well in real life.  I figure if I write them here I can just assume that people find them funny.

There are other reasons, but I’ll cap it at 4.  Thanks for reading.  I think this is going to be good for me.

Terry