Startin' Somewhere

Initial thoughts: I have been reading blogs for about 18 months, and have been intrigued by many aspects of this new way to communicate. I've been involved professionally in newspapers and radio and I like broadcast media. It is effective. Is is free (at least the kind I have been part of - as opposed to cable tv, satellite radio, and other subscription media). That said, I am really drawn to blogging. What started as a growing interest in reading blogs has become a desire to contribute to the blogging community - why not turn a passive interest into a fruitful activity?

Blog, oh Blog, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. A blog can be personal. A blog can be political. A blog can be entertaining. A blog can be instructive. A blog be a meta-source for obscure info. A blog can be immediate. A blog can be arcane. A blog can be...(fill in the blank). I want to explore all of the above, and see if I can define any sorts of parameters to what I write and record.

The name for this site is self-descriptive. Themes I will touch on in this blog will be mostly about life with several kids. While the traditional family has three kids or so, we have six children They range in age from 16 to 1. I love each one, I love them all! And we have some pretty interesting dynamics - with which other larger families can probably identity and relate.

From the vantage point of a relatively experienced husband and dad I'll explore here parenting, marriage, communication, activities, events, phases and more. My wife will post thoughts and insights as she is able. And maybe I;ll ask the kids to weigh in - why not make this a family affair?

That said...here goes!