So, it looks like I'm starting another career--blogging! As I think about what to write for my very first portentous post, one thing I know for certain is that I will be writing as much for myself as for you, dear reader. You whom I value very much. Until then, I will leave you with a quote from the work of Los Angeles poet Wanda Coleman, who recently died at the young age of 67.
"who am I? what am i? are no longer important questions. knowing that i am is finally enough..."