Briefly

Recently something was learned that gave us pause and provoked reflection. We have always written this journal in pleasantry and for the amusement of a small group of true intimates (our Dear Audience). We plan to continue to do so even though we know that with time intimacies change and can become less so. However, it is important that you, Loyal Reader, remember that no harm is ever intended and no pain is meant to be inflicted.

It was made plain in the commencement of this missive (for journal implies daily if not regular attendance of which we are not readily able) that much blame for its existence could be laid at the feet of the Girlfriend, who more than once encouraged us to create such a presence based upon our infrequent emails to the aforementioned.

Now, during our tempestuous life, many, both close and otherwise, have encouraged us to perform some task, take advantage of opportunity or exercise some form of restraint and we have chosen not to do so. “Why this time,” we hear you ask, Avid Followers, and the only answer might be that we do not know, except for the respect we hold for the Girlfriend’s passion for the written word.

However, living up to such praise and encouragement can be weightier than living under a great burden when it is viewed to be extended from the heights of achievement recognized by the Girlfriend. More simply put, she has expectations that we are unable to achieve.

Despite long pauses in postings to this boozy blog, the delay is not in the construction of the written pages but in the inconsistent mind of the author. It is therefore implicit and necessary to henceforth read these pages with an open mind and suspension of the sophisticated knowledge of literature possessed by the Girlfriend and others among you, Dear Audience.

If prior to composing this explanation, we have offended, it must be excused by fault of our ignorance and lack of motive. Please accept our apologies.

Furthermore, to encourage exchange and involvement, we have changed settings on the blog which now allow for posting comments directly and without approval.
Please commence!