Saturday, May 29, 2010

Why a Blog?

Because this morning I encountered more grey hair.  
Because I am not out drinking as often these days.  
Because the wife goes to bed at 9:00 pm.  
Because no one writes letters anymore, and I greatly dislike the telephone.  
Because last month I turned forty.

I want to get it all down for the record,
for the little ones I want very much to know me,
and for the creatures that come after.

A blog is testimony.
A blog is material evidence.
A blog leaves a permanent mark,
at least until the internet goes kaput.

For Iyla, Eloise, and Arlo.