JOIN THE CLUB.

 I am not much of a joiner. Although I like to spend time with family and friends, getting together with a crowd of so called like minded souls in pursuit of a like minded goal just ain't my cup of tea. I don't belong to any clubs or associations or consortiums (consortia?) or leagues or unions or guilds or syndicates or gangs.

I don't belong to (or attend) any church, nor do I lean towards any particular religion...although the Reformed Druids kind of peak my interest. Spiritually, I suppose, I'm kind of...well...not. Doesn't seem to keep me from being a reasonably decent guy, though. And my wife loves me; to my constant amazement and pleasure.

When it comes to things I do for fun I tend to do those alone or in small groups. I like to read which is, usually, a pretty solitary pursuit. I like to build plastic models (yes the models most of us guys used to build as kids) and that, too, is something done on one's own. Even when doing my favorite thing...riding my motorcycle...I prefer to be alone or with the Explorer on the back. Just out and about enjoying the view and the fresh air getting shoved up my nose. I do have three or four friends who I will ride with at times as well; but not those big group rides...don't like them.

All that being said, I also don't want to end up a crazy, lonely old guy sitting around in his underwear with a beer in one hand and the T.V. remote in the other, yelling abuse at some nattering CNN talking head. At least no more often than I currently do. So in an effort to avoid this, and in spite of everything else written above, I have decided to create my own club. (Did think of starting my own religion because the money looks so good but I don't care for public speaking.)

As far as clubs go this one's going to be pretty easy going. No dues, no meetings, no uniforms, no funny hats, barely any rules whatsoever. Anyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, religion, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or I.Q. can join. The only requirement is an Internet connection. That is how we will keep in touch. We will post our latest readings, photos, rants and raves, whatever you want. Hell, you can post pictures of your lunch for all I care. As a matter of fact you can...What?...Facebook?...936 million users per DAY?

Pants off, CNN on, remote and beer in hand.