Day One

Never had a blog before. Never even read other folk's blogs. Not sure what the purpose of this is but I'll give it a go.

I was born at an early age somewhere in Kansas. Grew up in and around Kansas City Missouri & Kansas. Raised Roman Catholic but fell away as soon as I could (~17 years old). Stayed out of church until I was 44 (~27 year hiatus). Became a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) because my wife was one. Never regretted it . Not active in church politics - just write checks and help out where I can.

Received a degree in electrical Engineering in 1973. Went to Indiana for a short while then on to Illinois where I've been eve since.

Am pretty much a "cultural conservative" in my politics. Despised Bill Clinton for dishonoring the Oval Office and loved George Bush - until his views on immigration confused me. My parents came from south Missoui and were very staunch Democrats. Both worked for the Federal government.

I like fishing and I don't care for golf. I'll watch some baseball or football but not much basketball.