Inspired by Felt: Why a Blog?

My brother, Shawn "Felt" Felty (featured profile photo) passed away in December 13, 2009.  As I sit here in the late hours of the night (as we night owls do), I ponder (because I am usually bored and fighting the urge to sleep like a normal person)... how can I honor Shawn's memory, what can I do to draw even closer to him, keep his spirit alive, live a life of which he would be proud?  Well, I'm married - so, none of that serial dating for me. First instinct when my computer starts screwing up is to grab a sledge hammer, every IT guy's worst nightmare.  But, I wouldn't know that for certain?  Playing sports is not for me. Well, I should say, it might be for me - but, no one would be stupid enough to put me on their team... not even Shawn. But, blogs on the other hand?  Shawn loved those (not that you can tell) and that, I can do! I might not be as entertaining as my older brother, he's a tough act to follow.  He made us laugh, he made us cry, he made us go "Hmmm", followed by an awkward silence as we pondered for a moment (often in disbelief) as our minds registered "did he just say that?".  I'm going to give it a shot though.  If Shawn has taught us nothing else (actually, he taught us lots of stuff... useful or not) he would want us all to throw ourselves out there... REALLY OUT THERE.  So, since I am afraid of heights, and there is no bleeping way I am jumping out of a plane to sky dive... I'm going to close my eyes and leap into my very own blog.  Well, actually, after I post this introduction, I am going to close my eyes and get some sleep (mainly because my husband is yelling at me to come to bed) - and, blog again tomorrow.  ;-)