If one writes a blog and no one reads it, does it really matter? We're (I'm) a year into this, and as far as I can tell, few have ever looked at this thing. And yet, I am optimistic. I hear trees falling in the forest even though I live in the city. After a year, the first post may have been our best. Reminders are a better value than judgments. Its never easy to communicate, and of the 30 or so posts, one, maybe two stand out. But like working out, the more one takes the chance with a few words, the better you understand yourself... And yes, remember to vote! (If you live in Washington)