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I just broke down and looked up the word "blog" and it said what I thought it would: short for web log, a blog is a Web site, usually maintained by an individual, with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video.  Many blogs provide commentary or news on a particular subject; others function as more personal online diaries. A typical blog combines text, images, and links to other blogs, Web pages, and other media related to its topic. The ability for readers to leave comments in an interactive format is an important part of many blogs.

Kim asked for regular blogs ranging from the cookiest gig to all of the business that goes on behind the scenes, and I have not been living up to my end of the bargain with fear of boring the life out of people.  She set no limits at all, and only asked that I not use profanity (I'm doing pretty well with that thus far).  I then worried that nobody would read or comment on the blog.  To my surprise, I learned that people actually DO read them!  I usually receive personal emails, myspace or facebook messages with comments, thoughts and feelings about them instead of comments here on the site, and I can live with that.  It's great to know how people feel about some topics, and how people handle different challenging situations.  So with that in mind, I'm going to work to live up to the true meaning of a blog and write on a more regular basis, incorporate more pictures and...be a blogger.  Wear my heart on my sleeve :)  I'm also looking forward to learning more & more about everyone else's experiences.