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    IT'S EVOLUTION BABY!

    posted Monday, 30 June 2008

    The title of my blog can be deceiving, because I've been home from Iraq for two years. I am no longer the 1st Lieutenant that friends called "wordsmith" and I am no longer at war. Actually, I'm now a Captain who has gone inactive.

     My focus (in life and blogging) has changed completely. I'm not wearing the uniform any longer, but I am very proud that I did. I'm not training with the Army anymore, but lots of my good friends are.

    Why, you might ask .. do you still have this blog?

    Good question.

    First of all, I love this blog and the access it gives me to such supportive, incredible people from all over the world. I don't want to let it go silent because I might lose some of those relationships, and a little part of myself.

    Secondly, I enjoy blogging, but not enough to maintain two. 

    So I'm a vet now, moving on to new experiences and adventures... Why can't this blog be about everything else in my life?

    I still identify with this blog and apparently people still want to read what I'm writing here, so I'm keeping it up ... in fact, I'm takin it to a whole ... nutha ... level!

    If you keep visiting (and I hope you do) you'll find a whole spectrum of writing - essays, articles, poetry, opinion and fact, mindless rambling and focused prose on some of these topics:

    • Building my business DesertSunWriting.com
    • The incredible transition from soldier to civilian to freelance writer
    • The transition from happily married man to single Dad
    • Being the best parent that I possibly can
    • Any progress and updates about my non-fiction books
    • Any progress and updates about my novel/screenplay projects
    • Book Reviews
    • Music Reviews
    • Any other topic that I think is worth sharing (not necessarily about the military) 
    • Finding inspiration and synchronicity in all that I do
    • Being the "eternal optimist" (read my post from Iraq here)

    So ... please bear with me as my blog evolves to be more aligned with the course my life is taking. 

    To my long-time readers who have been with me from the start: thank you, as always, for your continued support. And for new visitors ... welcome!

    "IT'S EVOLUTION, BABY!"  Eddie Vedder, lead singer of Pearl Jam

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    1. Emily left...
    Saturday, 5 July 2008 11:17 pm :: http://lifebkhome.blogspot.com

    Thank you very much, Capt, for your service. I just finished the book Sandbox and found your web through there. Though I haven't read through all your blogs in here, I truly enjoy what you wrote for this entry. Can't wait to hear more about the things you listed, and of course leave you comments to read :) Have a nice day