So here I am, ready to launch myself off the cliff into the world of modern communication. This is a big leap for me. I don't even own a cell phone. (I just can't stand the thought of being that accessible.) I listen to books on CASSETTE in my car. I expect to be the last woman standing who will still be writing paper checks.

But I love to make new friends, and it seems as if the primary vehicle for such a venture in our age is the blog. And since others were kind enough to set it up for me and show me how to use it, so that all I need to do is the "talking" part, I'm up for the challenge.

I'm actually really excited about this. I've noticed that my children all keep track of their old high school friends via their blogs, and it seems like such an easy way to stay connected. I have all kinds of plans. I want to just visit, for one thing. And I want to tell you about my favorite books and movies and quotations, and brag about my grandkids, and have an avenue for sorting out my feelings about things, and take a few minutes on a regular basis to find something to laugh about.

If you're reading this, I want to thank you for finding me. I hope we'll be good friends!