MichaelCrawford; you are an inspiration. I think you have a good balance of a great many things, one being a truly good human. Opening perspectives, and I enjoy your writing (yes, you should pursue it forthright). It's important that you are here. Thank you for mentioning me.

At this time though, I'm quite comfortable being somewhat anonymous and even a bit fleeting. Time may reveal a bit more, but in the meantime I plan on writing a bit here every now and again. I tend to see this place as more meditative than anything else. Thank you too for the cert. Though I would like to reciprocate, I don't feel it appropriate until I have more to bring to the table. Instead I'll recognize the masters and fellow journeyers through this diary.

There's a buzz in the air about social software these days. I'm left wondering if this software helps anyone besides those doing the buzzing. I think not. Exploring...