Yes...this is the dawn of a new era in blogging. I have now ventured into a new arena...a new venue. After more than a decade of writing for newspaper, radio, television and internet news services, I am now blogging. Come back soon to read some of the most insightful political and social punditry this side of "The McLaughlin Group". I envy you your first experience with my creative thought and commentary. Congratulations and welcome to my world. John Gilliland