Introductions

Hi. My name's James. You may call me Jim, Jimbo or Jimmy if you'd like. I decided to create this blog as I was sitting here this morning, typing out an email to one of my very best friends in Philadelphia because a thought occurred to me: I really love the sound of my keyboard as I type. I mean, I seriously love it. I decided that it was time I write even more. And so I give you my second blog, dedicated to my thoughts and opinions on anything and everything that isn't related to either travelling (which is covered in Random Pictures of Nothing in Particular) or ecological issues (which will soon be covered in an as-yet untitled blog that I will found soon).

I'll sporadically post opinions here regarding sports, music, politics and just about anything else that crosses my mind that I decide I simply must share with the world. Comments are welcome of course, but don't be surprised if I don't engage in running battles. If it looks like I'm not going to be able to sway your opinion and you aren't going to be able to sway mine, I'll revert to the "agree to disagree" position and say no more. I'll respect your opinion if it's well thought and I'll ask you to do the same of mine and others'. Threats, name-calling and pissing contests will result in deletion of your post. Using naughty language will be tolerated; four-letter words are still words. But stringing a bunch of them together incoherently isn't really an opinion or much of a comment. If you're here I shall assume that you have some command of the English language and you should try to show that in your comments.

In case you'd like a some background on me, I'm currently residing in Spain although I was born and raised in Tampa. If you don't know where this is, download Google Earth and search Tampa, FL. The application is pretty cool and the town isn't half bad, although it's a bit provincial. I'd have been a lot more pleased with it if the citizens of the city had voted in favor of a tax to support light rail and mass transit initiatives but those sorts of things don't garner a lot of support in the South. Or the West. Still, I was disappointed; even Charlotte has started building a light rail system! But I digress.

I'm a fan of the Lightning, Bucs, USF Bulls, FSU Seminoles, NFL and college football in general and I'm starting to get the hang of soccer. And ice hockey. I LOVE ice hockey and miss it dearly. There's not much of a following here in Spain.

Musically speaking, I'm all over the map. I like just about everything but modern country and gangsta rap, although there are exceptions to the latter. I'm also itching to be exposed to different types of music, so if you've some favorites you'd like to share with me, hit me up in the comments section.

And last but certainly not least, I am liberal. VERY liberal. As in, I think the Democratic Party is Center-Right leaning. As for the Republicans...well, I'll let you do the math. You're not going to change that either, so don't try. Go ahead and call me a pinko commie bastard if you must; I'll wear that badge with honor.

But enough about me (for the moment, at least). Welcome and enjoy!