What's The Point?

Why bother to start a personal blog at this late date? Aside from the usual personal-expression stuff, two reasons: first, to keep my friends and family apprised of what's going on in my life and in my head. Second, for all the writing I've done in my life, I've always had trouble writing about myself. I'm hoping this blog helps me learn how to do that. I've got several posts lined up to launch today, but that's a one-time start-up bonanza - don't expect 4 or 5 every day. 4 or 5 a month would be fine with me. 4 or 5 a week would be the greatest feat of my writing life.