McGov starts blogging

I've heard about this blogging stuff or some time now. In fact I have recently posted some comments on other folks' blogs, such as http://www.brianjones.com/.
While I am fairly computer literate I have not done my own blog before.

There are three general reasons for my wanting a blogspot:

One, I have some opinions I'd like to put out there for people to read, especially as I've learned that many folks don't have enough time to gather their own facts. I do the reseach for them, because I have passions in certain areas for which other folks might have just a passing interest (such as the environment, world issues, classic rock music). The benefit to the reader is that they can read my "informed" opinions, and assume these opinions for themselves (ha ha), or if appropriate they can tell me where they think I need further research..

The second thing I will do with this blog is discuss a bit about people, places, things, or institutions that have impressed me (either positively or negatively) for one reason or another. Not to focus on the negative impressions, but many of these things would fall into the category of "things I cannot change" according to the serenity prayer, and that is why I chose to blog about them rather than be frustrated.

Thirdly, and most importantly, I hope to shed light ideas and things which should make you happy. There is a lot in the world to be grateful for. If you are a 12 stepper (friend of Bill's) like me, you know we need to focus on gratitude. God is great and I need to remind myself occasionally.

Welcome to McGov's blog...