Ok. Let's get some things straight....

This is not a political blog although some political issues may be discussed here. Writing is relaxing for me and I enjoy it. I have always enjoyed putting mind to keyboard with everything from poetry, short stories, and just observations on the world around me. I was born and raised in a small town in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Upstate SC near my beloved Clemson University. I am a college graduate and am gainfully employed as a Site Manager for an upstate industrial supplier. I am an avid Clemson Tiger Fan and have loved them since near birth. I am a Harley rider who is Harley-less at the moment but look to change that soon. The freedom of two wheels provides inspiration for some of my observations. I am blessed to live in an area with four distinct seasons and some of the most beautiful landscapes in America.
This area is also home to some of the nicest, caring souls on earth. With the influx of people from outside our region, things have changed in the past two decades. Changes mostly for the good. Some things aren't to my liking but the souls of our communities are still here. Many of the new residents have embraced our slower pace of life. That is what brought them here in the first place. Some...well, let's just say I don't care how you did it in Florida, Washington, New York, Texas, Louisiana, or wherever you may hail from. Bring and voice your ideas and thoughts but do not try cramming them down throats. That gets the community nowhere.
I lean mostly to the right in my political views but will also consider any viewpoint that will help this country. Our country is in a sad state of affairs at the moment. No side left or right can shoulder the full blame for the mess we are in. They are responsible, left and right, for cleaning the mess up.
Ok. Enough for this first post. I look forward to sharing my thoughts. That is if anyone reads this thing! Peace!
Sandman - 4/28/2010 9:39pm