Well, here I go.

A ten-year veteran of internet and e-mail (though as more of a casual user), I finally decided to take the plunge into blogging.

What is blogging? In the little amount of research I've done it appears to be much like the World Wide Web: nearly whatever the participants want it to be. In a way that's cool, but for neophytes it's a bit confusing, because we're not sure what to do with this process and capability. But, ya gotta start somewhere and somewhen; may as well be here and now. As is the case with the real world, OJT is the best teacher.

An ad grad from many years ago, I was released from an ad agency over a year ago. No real surprise there. It was a struggle to bring in new business. We parted amicably, though it was their decision, not mine.

After some soul-searching, I decided to try my hand at freelance writing. Although my previous employment had been on the sales side, I occasionally had the chance to do some writing for clients and prospects. Usually feature-type stuff: business profiles and similar pieces. I'm trying to leverage that experience into something profitable for clients around SE Wisconsin. It's been a bit tough so far, but I'll keep plugging away.

Meantime, I'll make this a regular "pit stop" for thoughts, ideas, and anything else that comes to mind. (That's what blogging is all about, right?) In the process you the reader will--I hope--feel satisfied with your visit and I will gain some additional writing experience.

Let the fun continue....

Tom