Why a Blog?

Why not?

I have always wanted to write creatively.  I certainly have had plenty of opportunity as a teacher to write for reality and in some cases that has been very creative.  However, it was on-demand creativity; and has never been free choice or personally creative.

The idea of writing a blog that would be part diary and a part information on retirement and other interests fit into my vision of things to try in this new chapter of my life.  It might hopefully, serve some other purposes, as well.

It could help me become a better writer.  Perhaps help me learn how to manage my time if I should ever want to do a bigger project.  

It could help me overcome my fear of having other people read what I write, know what I think.  Publishing your writing opens you up to criticism, it reveals your thoughts and your skills and talents. What if I make a spelling or grammar error? Would people wonder about the state of our education system if I leave participle dangling or mix up my there, their or they're?

Writing would give me a creative outlet, an opportunity to for self-expression, self-discovery and a to be productive.

It could be an extra reason to get up in the morning; or stay up late at night, or sit down and do something different.

It could give me a feeling of doing something a little bigger than my other hobbies and interests that seem to focus on my family or myself.  Writing like this isn't exactly work, but it isn't exactly all fun either--it challenges your mind and is empowering.

It could be a way to preserve my memories, thoughts and feelings.

In the end, though it really comes down to "why not?".

If I want to try something, I can and if I don't like it I can always leave it aside.  After all, I am not under contract; I'm retired.