In June 2008, this blog began as an assignment for a graduate course in communication law. We were tasked with finding and reviewing news articles and op/ed pieces pertaining to class discussion topics.

Two hundred entries later, it has become my semi-public journal – a soapbox for my rants, reviews and random thoughts. This blog has been my outlet to think aloud, grieve, share, preach, vent and inquire about the twists and turns of life.

And what a roller coaster we have ridden together, readers! You have walked alongside me through the darkest hours – and days, weeks … months – of my life and also celebrated with me during times of great joy.

Writing to you … for you … has blessed me more than you may ever know. I used to keep a paper journal, but there is something so special about writing for an audience (however small, lol!) that gives me, the writer, a sense of affirmation that what I write is really worth reading; therefore, it is worth writing, in the first place.

To me, writing is a way to connect with the world, one reader at a time. Thank YOU for making the effort to journey with me.