here we go...

so, i have finally decided to start a blog. there are so many things that i think about all the time and i don't see the point in keeping them to myself. i saw a quote today by Audre Lorde that says simply, "Your silence will not protect you," and this definitely struck me. Apparently, Lorde believed very firmly that keeping silent about issues she believed in was not helping anyone... and i have to say, I agree. i'm definitely not expecting to change the world with a blog, but mostly hoping to somehow connect with like-minded individuals and find other ways to use my voice. we will see how this goes... full entry coming.