Terrified Writer Not So Anonymous

O.K. It is September 20th, and I have taken the plunge into blogging. I have thought of doing this before, but I didn't have the courage, and I didn't know what I would say. The funny thing is that I have a reputation with my children of saying, "I'm GOING TO WRITE A LETTER!" whenever I am strongly opinionated about something in life, which is often. So I often mentally write letters to the editor, or letters to presidents of companies or organizations, or letters to my congressman, etc. How many ever made it in an envelope? Don't ask. I also give presentations to many invisible audiences: educators, massive groups of parents, churches, etc. Yet I am terrified of writing, really. I am terrified of speaking in front of large groups of adults - oh, I can do it in front of children - no problem... so what's the deal? I think it is the age old problem of fear of rejection and criticism. It is really a problem of pride, or reverse pride. But I am going to do it this time.
Well, my grandson, who is 2 just climbed into my lap, so I don't have to be braver for today. I'll talk to you soon.