The first day....

So... the Kellyn Labradors blog is finally off to a start.  We'll have to see how committed I am to keeping this up over the long haul, but hopefully I'll look back on this in a couple of years and think to myself "this has been fun!" and keep it up. 

One of the hopes that I have for this blog is that it creates a place for people to come to read about the wonderful Labrador Retriever breed, and to discuss through comments what is important to them, and what makes them happy during the time they spend with their dogs, their friends, and their friends' dogs.  From time to time I'll publish something meaningful to someone, and there may be things that don't even relate to dogs, venturing off into some other space motivated by whatever happens on that particular day.

If someone stumbles across this blog and they wonder to themselves, "Who are these people???", I would direct them to our website for a good starting place.  It's a good place to get some background information about us and our involvement in Labrador Retrievers over the past several years (since 1984).  If you're one of those folks, here's the address:

http://www.kellyn.com/kellynlabs/

Fair warning: there will be days when I get up on the wrong side of the bed (doesn't everyone?) and I hear something on the news or on the Today Show that stirs my pot.  I may use the blog to vent a bit - hell, I may as well just let you know, I will do some of that because y'know what?  It's my blog, right?  If you read something that really flips your switch feel free to leave a comment.  It's a public forum to some extent, but I will control some of the content and censor as required.  Blatantly offensive remarks, or personal attacks on other non-public figures will be dealt with forthrightly -- as in blocked or deleted as needed to maintain decorum.  However, healthy and informed debate is always welcome....

That's it - the first real blog entry.  Welcome, come back often, and chime in whenever you agree or disagree with a position expressed here, and are inspired to put it in writing.

Take care of you and yours....