first try

Well, I suppose I'm convinced the world is interested in what I have to say, so here goes me, launching a blog. Whether or not I'm truly convinced everyone is interested in my opinion, I'm certain everyone should be interested in my opinion, and I'm not sure which sounds more conceited, but I don't mean to be (conceited, that is). It's just that most everyone who feels compelled to write, also feels compelled to share what they've written, and I am no exception. I plan to offer comments on lots of social justice issues and other topics, and I want to encourage all of us to rise up and become better people, making the most of each and every day. Now is the time for all of us -- those with resources and those with none -- to start to take responsibility for ourselves and for one another. And I'm not talking about what happens in the political arena, because I believe I might just be done entirely with politics. I suppose I may sound a little bossy from time to time; my family will likely confirm your suspicions if that's what you think. I probably am a little bossy, but it's for your own good! (And the greater good, too. Everybody wins.) Going away now to start figuring out ways to link a bunch things of together. You see, I've written a book which I think might just change the world (isn't that what every author thinks?), but since Oprah hasn't called me yet, I've got to do what I can to get the word out to get people to read it first, so that's my ulterior motive. (I don't want you to think I'm tricking you.) It's called "The Least of These." It's available everywhere online. Christianbooks.com is a good place to look. You see, it's a contemporary Christian novel, and I make no apologies about that because it's the Christian folk who need to get off our behinds and get out of our church buildings and start helping one another to an always greater degree. Even if you're not a Christian, I bet you'll enjoy it, (just ignore some of the specifically Christian messages, and you'll be just fine). It's a pretty good story if I do say so myself. I'm sure you'll hear more about it later.