Do I need a blog?

This is a huge question. Do I want one, or do I even need one? Well maybe neither and then maybe a little of both. Heck, my wife who has little interest in technology, even has a blog. Hers is at http://www.melsonwheels.blogspot.com/. She is an amazing cook and will use this medium to share her skills. I guess I need a username, etc. to follow her blogs as well as others in my extended family. But I must admit, this is already feeling a bit like a journal.

Now don’t get me wrong, I see great value in journals. The problem is that most of my journal entries begin with, “Well it’s been quite some time since I made an entry here, so here goes…..”

So I guess a little introduction. I am presuming that you don’t know me but on the other hand why would you be here if you didn’t? Sheeez, this is gonna be boring. I’m already talking in circles.

Background:
I’m in my 50s, yes too old for such a young guy.

Born in Ridgecrest, CA. A great place to be from. (I graduated Thursday and left Friday morning.)

Happily married, when I’m not deservedly in trouble, for nearly 30 years.

3 daughters, Charlotte, Cara (hubby is Eric) and Alessandra.

I am a Latter Day Saint, serving as bishop since June of 2005.

Cycling is a huge part of my life, but I haven’t done much since June of 2005. Melodie says I can buy a new bike after my release. My current bike was built by me in 1989. She is a great bike, but needs to go into retirement.

We live in Renton Washington, about 15 miles from downtown Seattle.

I have worked in Telecommunications since 1978. Currently as Sr. Telecom Engineer for Black Box Network Services. I am lucky enough to work out of my home.

I have Celiac Disease, which is intolerance to Gluten found in Wheat, Rye and Barley. My daughter Alessandra and I did complete an awareness ride for this disease in 2005. You can find our online journal at http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/ttfc

So I guess that is it for now.

Later, Steve.