Editor's note

So, one of the funny things about blogging is that you inevitably share more information than you'd originally have intended to share, with others who don't know you from Adam.

When I set out to write this blog, it was supposed to be about inspirational type stuff while I trained for a marathon... and it really started that way, kinda sorta.  That obviously is not what it is today, though I'll get back there eventually once I return to solid ground.  Today, it's something else completely.  It's a place for me to ponder as I struggle through life.

Life is sometimes pretty challenging.  We work very hard to develop ourselves and to grow into what we want ourselves to be.  It comes with stress in a number of different areas, and we all have different ways of coping with the stress of our jobs, our expectations of ourselves, and the general direction of the world.

I think.  A lot.  I think about what I want out of life, and how to get myself there.  I think about my friends and family, and how to make them happier with their lives, and I think of ways to innovate, thus removing stressors from my life and making room for more.  As a part of my thinking, I sometimes like to write.  That's why many of these posts are very deep thoughts-like; I find it cathartic to get my thoughts out onto paper - perhaps so that I can come back and read them later, and fully understand them, or perhaps to share them with those who have an interest in reading it.  I don't know, but I feel good about it when I'm done - similar in fact to a long run.  During the run, you feel like it was a terrible idea and that you should stop now.... but when you're done, you feel a sense of accomplishment.

That's what the writing does for me.

So here it is: if I ever write something about you, I'm sorry.  It isn't my intention to air dirty laundry, or to share something that was meant to be private.  If I step out of line, smack me back into line.  If I'm oversharing, tell me.  TMI is a concept with which I'm very familiar, and I'm happy to correct any problems I cause.

This obviously is on the eve of my publishing a different blog posting, and quite possibly going beyond the acceptable.  I humbly request your understanding and forgiveness should I do anything untoward.

Thanks
Dave