Yes, everyone talks.  Every time we turn around, there's people talking---to the point that spoken words just become more random noise in the world. 

Everyone talks; no one listens.  Everyone looks; no one sees.  Everyone hears; no one listens.

And yet we sit and wonder why our country is circling the drain...

If you come here to seek wisdom and enlightenment, you may be disappointed fairly often.  If you are looking to be enraged, you'll find something most of the time.  If you are looking to be encouraged, I hope to meet that expectation often.  If you're looking to be entertained, I think you'll find that on a pretty regular basis.

Topics?  Whatever I feel like talking about at the time.  They will vary:  science, education, politics, shooting, the abuse of the English language, military/veteran's issues, marriage, parenting, exercise---whatever.

One thing I hope to be consistent on, though.  I am most likely about to re-embark on my martial arts journey that I began many years ago.  It had gone by the wayside in pursuit of other things and meeting other needs, despite how much I learned and loved it.  A school has come to town that teaches the style I used to study (Kenpo) alongside and integrated with a couple of others, so I feel the time is right to approach it again on a regular basis.  This time, I won't be going alone.  I am taking my youngest son on his first steps into that world.  Those who know my family know that he has issues.  Who am I kidding--he has whole subscriptions.  However, wrapped up in all that chaos and conflicting traits lies a very kind, tender, and loving heart; as well, there is a sharp analytical mind in there.  It is my hope that this will help provide him with the focus, discipline, and self-confidence he needs.  I want nothing more for him than to one day be a good man, who is happy with who and what he is and successful on whatever path he chooses.  So I may be chronicling our journey here as well. 

I'm a random guy, so if you're looking for a post every Wednesday at 3:41, you will be sorely disappointed.  Unlike most people in the world, I generally only make the effort to speak if I have something to say, at least in formal or semi-formal situations.  Everyday conversations I may say nothing or I may prattle on like a spider monkey on crack. 

So stay tuned, and I guess we'll see what happens.

Just A Guy

(Hmmmm.....may have to just sign as "JAG."  That oughta piss off military lawyers.)