Okay, this is my first blog posting. It is a sign of the times and the result of several life changes, not to mention a very healthy dose of technology. Who knew 30 years ago that technology would take us here? First came the microwave and VCR, then fax machines, PDAs, computers, cell phones, iPods, digital cameras, etc., etc., etc. Now social media keep us "connected" like never before. Not one to ride the technological band wagon too early, I got on Facebook about 1 1/2 years ago, and even hooked up with Twitter for a short time until I determined hardly anyone I knew was on there. But that's a story for another blog.
What really whetted my appetite for writing again was beginning the online journalism master's degree course at South Dakota State University in the fall of 2009. I left the profession of journalism in 1997 when I sold the Alexandria Herald and Emery Enterprise newspapers and began working for my Army Reserve unit. When I started the masters program I realized how much I missed working in my chosen profession. It has been a great course, and the best part is learning from the other students in our online classes. Most are from this area although they range from Rapid City to Georgia.
I am going to commit to writing on this blog at least twice a week. My family will say I'm a very private person, but now having lost of my parents I know it would be a disservice not to share thoughts, memories and passions with those close to me. Much of my family's history went with my parents and if we kids didn't record it the chances of doing so are lessened as uncles and aunts reach the end of their lives too. So thanks for checking this out. I hope it's worth your time as well as mine.
Dave
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My motivation to blog is similar to yours, Dave. Both of my parents have died, and recently an elderly cousin passed away. He was the last repository of my paternal family history. I want to record my own story for my kids, for what it's worth. I haven't really begun with my blog mission; I've just put down a few "test pattern" posts. That's fun, too.
I also suffered from technology resistance syndrome. I was pretty determined to have neither a microwave nor a computer for a long time after they came on the market; but I'm a changed person. I love the stuff. I even thought of getting subscriptions to Wired and Laptop mags. haha If only I had that kind of time. But I do love my android phone... there's no turning back. And I still like my microwave. :)
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