Founded in 2008

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Well, it has been a year and a month since I began this blog. If you've read the "About Me" section on the left column, you would know that I created this blog for me, to be me, and to reflect back and learn how I came to be me. And for the first few months, that was only what was discussed.

From those early days of the blog, I have learned a lot about me, partly by sharing my background, and in part from your comments. It was fun and it was good, but it got boring, and I realized that there was more to blogging. And from that, the Thought Dock emerged.

I've mentioned before, that I receive my inspiration and wisdom from the Thought Dock, and my goal is to share it with you. I publish my thoughts and opinions to generate further thoughts and discussions with you. And, I try to do that in a respectful way.

Now, I know that some of the statements offered from the Thought Dock is offensive to some of the readers of this blog. But, that is OK, because it is my blog. However, my statements are intentionally seldom directed at any specific reader, but that seems to not be true with some of the comments left by some of my readers. And THAT is the point of this.

Contrary to what you might think, this blog has a world-wide audience, which I call readers. And it is my goal to expand that readership even further by promoting discussion on subjects that I get versed on by the Thought Dock. Now a certain portion of the readers of this blog, I call Followers, because they return to this blog very often seeking my wisdom.

Here's my point. As I've said before, I am the only Author of this blog, so I am the only person that can present the subject matter in the posting. You are a reader, or in some cases, a Follower. You can only add a comment to the post, and I have the ability to moderate (that means allow or disallow) your comment. Now, to date, I have never prevented a comment from being made. But, that might change.

So, here are some new rules regarding comments. Feel free to express yourself, even if in rebuttal to my view, or that of a commenter. Do to the vast amount of predators on the Internet, make your comments in general. Do not use last names or other specific information that a predator might enjoy. I welcome general comments, but I'll moderate any offensive comment directed specifically at either me, or a commenter. No name calling directed specifically at me or any other reader; however, you may use general labels like liberal, puke, or wetback. If you have something personally offensive for me or a reader, I suggest you use an e-mail, telephone, or a visit to the Thought Dock. But be prepared and in tune when you come.

I hate to be the meanie, but it is a matter of self preservation. As some of you have experienced personally, remarks and actions seem to come back and haunt you later in life. And since my ultimate goal in retirement is to host a syndicated, global, talk show promoting the wisdom of the Thought Dock, I must be able to insure order now.

I know you must be shocked learning about my ambitions, but it is easily within my grasp. Nothing will stop my pursuit. I am powered by the Thought Dock.
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