Why Am I Here?

Why am I hear? A philosophical question yes. But the operative word is HERE. In this context here means this blogging site. So,then, Why?

As a parent and now a new grand parent I am concerned for my new granddaughters future here. ( HERE in this context being the U.S. of A.) Still the best place to live on this big blue marble we call earth.

I was a child in a time when 9Th grade Civics taught you how government ran, about the Constitution, the Bill of Rights. (not the Bill of Rewrites that most of the current electorate, judiciary and forth estate subscribe to.) I'm was also a child from a time when the Pledge of Allegiance was required and God was not a dirty word. Today all this seems so far away and almost forgotten. I want my granddaughter to know of these things, not to indoctrinate but to educate. Because education is the only key to good sound decision making.

My maternal grandfather taught me that moderation was the key to good living. He also told me that responsibility was a good characteristic to have. I taught my children moderation and responsibility through my actions. I believe they will teach their children the same. So here I am. For What It's Worth.