Jumping off the end of the pier

Well, here it is.  This is my first foray in the blog world and I hope I have done it correctly.  This is a trial run.
In order to clear the air and to understand my intent in putting this out there I want to go on record that this is going to be a random effort.  There might be times that i will follow a topic and have followups and other times it will be something off the cuff dealing with a feeling or experience.  It might also be character sketches of people I have known in my life.  I assure you that it will never be mean spirited.  I will make attempts to vary the subjects to include humorous, thoughtful, or subjects just for the hell of it!  There will be anecdotes, observations and certain pieces that I have written in the past.  I hope you enjoy them.
I am a Texas boy, born and bred.  I was raised in a farming and ranching community right off the Caprock and at the base of Panhandle.  I am a product of my "raising" and I definitely reflect that.  My personality was formed by my father, Roy Neal, who was and is my hero.  My interpersonal skills are based on what I learned from him.  The first thing I learned is that listening is more important than speaking followed by always being respectful and kind.  Often before I act I consider WWDD, What Would Daddy Do.  For the most part it has always served me well.  
Now that I have that out of the way I will finish this post.  From this point forward if you chose to read any further it will just have to be a surprise!  
Here I go…...