First things first...

OK, it’s official, we have a new blog page! It will be a semi-private page for the family. Nobody came up with a real catchy title other then “Dysfunction Junction” (thanks Mom) so we will be using the “Via Alegre” as our title.

In everyone’s very busy lives we sometimes don’t have time to catch up and deliver good, bad or indifferent news. Did you know, Will had his 12th birthday on Wednesday, and Dad, Kathlene and I weren’t there to enjoy the festivities? Also, did you know Bonnie and Luis met Kathlene and me in Cambria and we toured Hearst Castle. It's that little cottage on the hillside in San Simeon. If you didn’t know, then this is the spot to get the news.

For those of you that have never seen or used a blog it is easy. Blog is short for weblog. It is a Reader's Digest version of a website or webpage. I hope that we can share the highs and lows, the hum-drum and the exciting. It's easy to post text, pictures, and comments. You can also add slideshows, video and even audio. It is so simple that even Dad will be able to navigate the blog.

It's secure. Only the people I add to the list can view and contribute, so feel free to get personal or leave details like contact info.

Send me (kihopro@gmail.com) a list of the email addresses of family members missing from the list.