Introduction

There are many things I don't know about my parents and grandparents. There never seemed to be that time when they pulled up chair and talked about their lives. As a child and young adult, I did not think to inquire nor did I take an interest.

I recently suggested to my father, now 79, that we sit down and talk about his life. I'm sure there are fascinating stories and memories. He did not take an interest in opening that book. He said "You don't want to know any of that." End of conversation.

My mother passed at age 38 and my grandparents are long gone. Along with them, the stories, the wisdom, and the life guidance they could have shared.... no longer exist. 

I turn 58 next month. My wife and I have two adult children and 2.9 grandchildren (Baby Nugget is due next month). This blog is for them. Our children already know much more about me than I knew of my parents.

When my grandchildren one day take an interest in my life, and I have lost my faculties or memories, my thoughts, my stories, my successes, and my failures will be forever saved on a server somewhere. Thank you Al Gore for inventing the internet. Otherwise I would have to look for pen and paper.

As I do not know when my grandchildren will be reading my blog, it could be years, I will write to them as if they are young adults. I will also, when I remember, to write as if I am speaking directly to them.

My intention is to publish at least one post a day. It will include either my thoughts on a subject, a memory from my past, or something currently happening in my life.