Introduction

What am I doing here?
So lately I've been pondering whether or not what I'm currently doing in my life is, well, what I really want to do with my life. If you knew me, you'd probably think what I just said is pretty crazy. After all, I'm successful in my field, I'm healthy, and most of all, my wife and I are extremely happy together. Why should I want to change any of that?

Over the last two years, an interest in writing has surfaced in my usually non-creative mind. My first thought was to write some sort of technical publication on Information Technology in warehousing and industrial settings. I write quite a bit of this type of thing in my daily job. So why not do it on a larger scale, attempt to get it published and make a buck or two? Well, for one thing, I have no knowledge whatsoever how to get a book published. Secondly, most people would find the subject matter... uh... BORING! It's not that I won't write this masterpiece someday anyway. I've got quite a bit of it outlined, but there's a plethora of research to do to complete my networking novel. Right now, it's just not on the top of my to-do list.

Other than being a techie for a living, one of my passions is automobiles. That is, big, bad-ass, V-8 powered, brooding automobiles. Well then, I guess the next best topic for me to write about would be about this passion for vehicular muscle. But what qualifications do I have? I've never been a mechanic. Shoot, I've barely performed any type of mechanical undertaking beyond a basic tune-up. Although, just recently, I've done a few "bolt-on" performance modifications to my 1999 Dodge Dakota R/T. (That counts, right?) Now I find my passion growing even larger.

What makes me qualified IS my passion, my love for the smell of burnt rubber and racing fuel. What makes me qualified to write this 'blog on this particular subject IS my interest in writing about this particular subject. The overall theme of this little web space will be, as if you couldn't tell from the title, hotrodding and car crafting in the modern world. What better place for this theme than on a weblog. Those little projects I mentioned just a minute ago? Not only did I find and purchase all the items on the web, but I found all the how-to instructions on the WWW as well.

Now then, what are my expectations? I think I would love to write for an established car rag and enjoy all the interesting perks that go along with it. Shoot, I'd be happy if one of the big name editors even looked at my lowly little 'blog here. For the time being, I just want to bring my thoughts on modern day auto enthusiasm to all of you who are enthusiasts. And, of course, I hope to at least be somewhat entertaining. Entertaining enough for me to keep bringing it to you, and in turn allow me to further develop my writing skills. And maybe... just maybe... one of those big name editors WILL notice. (David Freiburger, are you out there?)

I'm not sure how often the ideas will come to me. I do have a few good ones saved up in my brain, and I will bring them to you shortly. Hopefully, the ideas will keep renewing. Maybe I'll bring you tech articles, or "hot rod of the month" reviews, or just some editorial bantering. I'm not really sure at the moment. I do hope that any of you out there that are willing to read this will find it enjoyable and keep coming back.

-Lee