Hello, world.

It was more than a little nerve-wracking to make the decision to write a blog.

From time to time, I will post columns on manners and civility, and I may occasionally address social issues, political matters, the election process and, God forbid, even celebrities. 

Politically, I consider myself middle-of-the-road - fiscally mindful and socially progressive. I welcome your comments, but please keep them civil. Name calling and rude behavior will not be tolerated.

In my spiritual life, I am one of those old-line mainstream Protestants - I still like to sing hymns from a hymnal and I like the pastor to dress in a black robe and stole.  The pastor, however, can be male or female. God can use anyone. Oh, and I prefer the service to last 60 minutes exactly. 

I do like to comment on fashion - not that of supermodels, however. I like the fashion displays one finds in the grocery store,  in the mall, at ball games, swimming pools, and especially, at Walmart. 

Boorish behavior will also get a lot of attention, and I don't care how old you are, how much (or little) money you have or what your last name is. If you're a boor, you're a boor.  Good manners, like cleanliness, are free.

And, away we go!