This year is an anniversary of sorts for this poor blog. I began Tatami Tales in August of 2005, probably for no other reason than I could. I had kept a couple of conventional diaries in the past, both of which had petered out after a year or two. A blog gave me the opportunity to type text (which I prefer), cut and paste, insert diagrams or images and edit at will.

I think when it all began I was far more political in my commentary. These days, whilst still a political creature, I have a broader scope for writing. Probably this blog is now more literary, more religious and more focussed on my actual life.

Will I continue for another twenty years? Will I still be alive? I think its best that I focus on getting through the next five years. After all, I failed my eye test for my driver's license renewal this afternoon and must now wear glasses. The day was coming, I knew it. But its arrival is always a little sad.