Day 1 of Blogging a New Start

Friday, April 20, 2007. This is a day that will live forever in my heart and mind. Today is a new beginning, in every possible way.

Let me start off by saying that this has been a grueling past couple of years. There have been lots of complications, confrontations, stresses, and a couple of dear people have died. We filed an extension on our taxes, but still had to come up with almost $11,000 as a close estimate of how much we owe. An account reserved for retirement covered that painful bill. I only hope that our estimate was close enough to avoid even more taxes, interest, and penalties. This, actually, is a personal pet peeve of mine. Go to this site to find out ways to avoid that April 15th dread each year- Abolish the IRS.

Anyway, don't feel sorry for me. This is a moment to celebrate. Make a toast to me in my honor. It can only get better from here. I plan on being painfully honest as I embark on this new start. If you would like to come along for the journey, you are more than welcome.