So there are a couple of reasons and inspirations behind my decision to open a tumblr account and start typing…..

First and foremost, a friend of mine named Joel has been on me about it for solid year and I wanted to a) get him off my back and b) see if he was right in his conviction that anyone can start a blog for the greater good.  I guess we will see.

Second, I have been looking for a way to document some of the more humorous, important, and/or otherwise memorable moments in mine and my wife’s quest to raise four great kids.  My oldest is only six and I already find myself forgetting things I would like to remember down the road.

Third, I have made the decision to get myself into better shape by running.  While I have run on and off my entire life, I have never stayed with it for more than a few months at a time.  I intend to stick with it this time around and as such, have decided this blog could be a good motivator.  I was recently inspired by a blog entitled DC Rainmaker - basically a Triathlete who blogs about his training, races, and the technology that helps him with both.  While I don’t aspire to match his commitment to running, I like the way he uses the blog.

So, here goes nothin’…..