REFLECTIONS ON A YEAR

Looking back on the year 2007, I realize one of the best things that have happened to me in this new adventure of retirement is writing the blog, Pegtales. The children had been after me for years to write about my childhood experiences so they would have a family record, and I admit I had tried to do that a time or two. But there’s something about putting memories online for others to read daily that has clicked with me and I’m glad it did. I’ve had a ball doing it.

I have Larry Blumen, a high school classmate whom I saw at our high school reunion last summer, to thank for getting me started. He wrote me from Atlanta, sending me tutorials about how to begin, etc., and I was on my way to blog city. I really appreciate his willingness to help me and especially his patience in teaching me how.

And - - - an added advantage has been getting to know Larry and his wife Betty, also a former classmate. We have exchanged emails all year and I’ve really enjoyed getting better acquainted with them. I fervently hope this will continue for the years to come.

So thanks to all of you out there in readerland, first of all for reading, and secondly, for encouraging me in this endeavor. I hope to have a fruitful year of writing in 2008.