Why this blog?

As we all know, most blogs are read by their writer, friends, family, and nobody else. And we should all be grateful for that, as most blogs are not worth reading - or for that matter writing. 

So, you, the fictitious, hypothetical reader of this blog, must wonder why either one of us bother. Or you would, had you existed. 

The simple answer is that this blog is an exercise in writing. According to a number of reliable sources, writing is a craft which improves with practice. An aspiring writer should write a daily allotment of 500-1000 words. While I can hardly describe myself as an aspiring writer (expiring or perspiring are more apt), I responded to the challenge by attempting to write in this blog on a regular basis. As you can see from the name of the blog, I have little illusions about my readership. I do this for myself, and will see, in a year, if indeed my writing is any better.

If you have stumbled upon this blog through a search or other accident, you are welcome to stick around and invited to return and decide for yourself if the practice helps.

Cheers.