Here I am, announcing to the world that I am a work in progress. I have a long, long row to hoe. My character defects abound, and it is only on occasion that I remember to ask my Higher Power for relief from them.

Procrastination. Also known as sloth. How long have I thought about writing a blog? Probably since I first heard of blogs.

I'm starting off easy. Part of the problem with being a perfectionist (that would be character defect #2) is that the desire to do a good job becomes more important than getting the job done at all. So my goal today is to begin writing a very ordinary, unimpressive, unremarkable blog. If it turns out to be inordinary, impressive, or remarkable, so be it.

Aaaaaand, that would introduce character defect #3: arrogance. Sometimes my ego is too big, and sometimes it's too small. Clearly it will be a lifetime job to construct an ego that is just the right size.