Blog Novice

After watching the movie Julia and Julie, I became intrigued with the idea of blogging. I recently purchased a laptop with the hope that it would encourage me to write a book. Yep, I want to write a book. I have a few started and have completed none. Maybe blogging will get the creative juices flowing.
I am not a young woman and when I talk about my childhood, people often confuse my stories with the ones from Little House on the Prairie. I set them straight and tell them those kids had it good. My life was a little tougher. Nonetheless, my 8 brothers and I made it to adulthood and have all lead relatively successful lives. Maybe the old adage, "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger", has some merit.
So perhaps in this blog, I shall relive my childhood and record in writing, some details that my children and grandchildren may, someday, find interesting. Or maybe I will write about whatever pops into my head. I hope that the year 2010 will be a writing adventure.