So what are a Nana and Frog?

More on that later...

I keep trying to come up with ways to provide a glimpse into my life.  I do not want to say things that would be harmful or derogatory to others.  This poses some difficulty when certain others do some ridiculous things and I want to write about it.

I thought about doing an anonymous blog, or coming up with an alter ego, but I am not sure if I could get anyone to read it if they didn't know the person who is writing it.  I suspect several of my readers only visit the blog out of curiosity to see if I will make an idiot of myself.  That's only compelling motivation for the reader if they know the writer.  

That's like my morbid curiosity concerning a friends blog about a certain book series.  Not that I think he will make an idiot of himself, but if it wasn't for the fact that he is a friend, I would not have any interest in reading his thoughts about these books.  Plus I secretly hope that he will say something that I can use for blackmail purposes later.

I'm just kidding of course but I would enjoy getting something good on him to pick on him about.  You get the idea, there are several challenges to writing a blog that require a certain level of tact and care.

Like this story I know about a guy who is sitting at home after work on a Friday planning on a quiet evening at home to rest and recover from a long week of activity.  His ex-wife is supposed to have the kids for the week-end and he is expecting a little break.

Fortunately, he is a man who has trained himself to manage his expectations when it comes to certain things.  He has prepared himself to be available to care for his children at any and all opportunities, and loves doing it.  So when he is suddenly blessed with the gift of all his children for the evening and the evaporation of the restful evening, he takes it all in stride and enjoys the time he has with his kids.

He is, however, slightly tweaked by the phone call 10 minutes after the dramatic shift in plans that went like this: "You were OK with me leaving the kids with you tonight, right?  I mean, you didn't have plans or anything did you?"

Enough about that friend.  Poor sap managed to get ice cream with his kids, and watch a movie with them.  They set up a fort in the living room too and what a good memory was created, all because he was dedicated to his family.  Wish I could make choices like that!

So, anyway, back to Nana and Frog...I guess I will have to tell you the story of their names next time, this blog is too long already!