Why I am here

I don’t mean in the cosmic sense…. I mean here…blogging about me and trees.

I feel a need to say more, to speak up, to let others know what I am thinking, to keeping moving forward.  It may seem odd to people who know me to say that I want to talk more but for many years now I feel ‘censored’ in what I say and do.  For so many reasons, in so many different places, because of so many people.  I still feel so restricted when I can’t laugh, or can’t speak up, or can’t take the initiative due to other people.

Let me be clear…. my life, my work, my drive to always do more and do it better is not about getting ‘credit for it’… but it is about what I think is right and fair… and to make a difference.  I never thought I would be able to… then I didn’t think I would have a chance… then I created the opportunities I have now… so why not use them to the best of my ability?

Why do I fight so hard to try new things, to be higher up at work, to have things my way?… its all so I feel a little control over my life.  My life started with no control, then I gave control away, when I realized I actually could start over… I did

My career has led me to a place where all I do is talk about why trees are important… so now I am going to mix it up.  My life is important too

I have a lot to say…. that is and understatement.  I will talk about trees, forestry, natural resources, my family, MAYBE who I work for and co-workers,  SMA, groups and committees I work with, etc…

I have opinions on many things but… I may wait for someone to ask the question…. I may just post a poll… I may link to something that makes everyone laugh or really upsets others…

I think most of my post will be about trees… but expect the unexpected… yes even the Inqusition!  You see?  if you get my jokes all will be well with the world