Welcome to the Accidental Genius

Welcome to my new blog. Just like every other blog, this is an avenue to get my thoughts out. Thoughts on what? Whatever comes to mind. Am I craving attention? No. Heck, knowing 90% of my stuff will never be read kind of proves I don't care about that. I just want to exercise my mind and writing.

Lately, I've had lots of 'thoughts'. Maybe this is just my way of forcing myself to think through them vs. toss them into the recycle bin.

And if I post it, it's probably because I'm interested in other people's take... I'm not looking for validation or yes-men to agree with me on everything. Many times you don't know what you really think or feel until you get your thoughts out there and contemplate OTHER people's ideas.

I'm not here sharing any kind of life journey. At least that's not my agenda. We'll just see where it goes and what happens.

Some of it will be funny. Some will be serious. I will share deep thoughts. Others will be pointless.I'm not politically correct. If you know me, then you know what you're in for. :) If you are looking for an argument to show off that chip on your shoulder, I may entertain you for a while... but don't come here looking to be offended... because you just might be. My goal isn't to offend anyone... and while I hope I don't, I'm not stupid enough to think I won't. If you're going to be offended, make sure it's legitimate... not because of a phantom chip you carry. Try to understand my intent before flying off the handle. There's a huge difference between disagreeing and being offended. And so, knowing that... the issue may be YOURS... not mine.

I'm not some shock-jock-wannabe, but I'm not afraid to 'call it as I see it' either. I normally DO try to put an honest thought process into what I say, although many may argue that point. :)

I'm occasionally long-winded, so that's one reason why I chose this instead of Twitter (which I'm not really sure I understand anyway) or Facebook. I also apparently like using the smile emoticon, now that I look back on what I've written.

No topic is off limits. If my mind thinks it, I may write about it. So, expect to see items about sports, video games, poker, politics, religion, race, social issues, my own shortcomings, personal observations or anything else. Some topics may hit a nerve. Others may put you to sleep. I just hope what I write is worth reading.

If you decide to comment, all I ask is you keep things civil. I've learned that most problems come not from differing opinions, but from miscommunication. Anything else is usually caused by people just wanting to cause trouble. If you feel the urge to do so... don't. I'm not a censor, but please use appropriate language. If things get out of hand, I will lock/delete/do whatever I need to end it.

Of course, all this is presumptuous. The only visits I may get may be my own. And that's ok too.

I don't know how often I'll post. It may be like crazy. (I DO dive into my hobbies)... or you may forget this blog exists because it never changes. We'll just play it by ear.

Either way... I'm excited to start doing this. Should be fun.

Thanks for reading... Oh, and a word of advice... since I ramble, I probably make wonderful bathroom reading material.

Don't forget to flush!