A couple of years ago, I tried an experiment: could I write a journal entry every day?

I managed to write on http://livejournal.com for two years solid.

It was great writing practice, but the experiment failed because I wrote on Livejournal for the wrong reasons. I wrote for my family and friends, hoping they would comment and write back. This could have let me keep in touch with far-flung friends and family, but ultimately ended up with just me writing, and no one writing back.

I have avoided the online journal for a while sense, but have found that the lack of writing encouraged me to fall out of the habit.

So, I am restarting my online journal writing, with an altered purpose.

I have many ideas for articles about a wide variety of topics, and the desire to put them online where others can read and comment if they choose.

This will be that place.