Well here it is, 2015 and I've had the nagging feeling that I should start writing for some reason. I don't necessarily want to write a book or anything like that. I just want to write. I want to talk about my day and my life and see where this goes.

I guess the biggest reason that I'm compelled to write is because I'm probably still dealing with the midlife crisis. This isn't a bad one. I'm not going to leave my life and run away to some remote area and hide from everyone in my life.  I'm 48...almost 49...and have really started thinking about my life...both where its been and where its going. I'm beginning to think about my impact on the world and hope that its been a good one and not destructive.

I guess if you really want to know, I'll tell you about me. As I said, I'm 48 and live in Houston. I grew up in Plainfield, IN. Plainfield is a small city just to the west of Indianapolis. US 40 is Main St. and I-70 runs just to the south. It was a good place to grow up. I have many fond memories of it. My mom and a sister still live in town. There are also a couple of aunts and uncles who also live there. The rest of my family is stretched between Cloverdale and Marion in central Indiana. I do have an aunt who lives in Ohio. So, everybody but me and Aunt Judy are all right there. I wish I could see all of them when I get back. I hope they know that even if we can't meet up that they still meet a great deal to me and I am concerned about their well being.

As for my life in Houston, I live in the southwest part of the city between the Loop and the Beltway. I'm married and have been for almost a year. We finally took the plunge and traveled to San Diego to tie the knot. My husband is Gary. Yes, that means I'm gay. We've been together as a couple for almost 18 years. We got married on February 2, which is the day we met for the first time. I never thought that I would find someone who could make me this happy. I love him more than I can put into words.

It is past my bedtime now. I will write more later.