An Introduction

First, let me emphasize what is already stated in the header above. This is for our family and friends. Michael Dunn will be creating a blog either at The Estimate's website (http://www.theestimate.com) or at a new Blogger website for The Estimate in the near future. The Middle East Institute (http://www.mideasti.org) is planning a group blog in which he will participate as Editor of The Middle East Journal. Tam's professional work is viewable at the Air Force Magazine website.

So we're not seeking comments here, although my family history postings will be open for general comments and conversation. We won't generally be posting pictures, to maintain our daughter's privacy; our private accounts at Flickr and YouTube can be accessed by those we choose to allow. If too many people seem fascinated by our private family blog, we may make it more private still.

But for the moment, this can be a useful way to record events. We didn't get a Christmas letter out the past two years. This can bring folks up to date, I hope. I also intend to use this to update my family history material, which will be referenced in my next post. Tam can use the blog for anything she wants to: rants, meditations, communication. As can we all. Sarah's too young to post just yet but this is her blog too.

More soon.

Michael Dunn