What better time to start something than after the celebration of the founding of the United States.

Boyle Heights had its only little 4th of July on the 2nd of July at Hollenbeck park. It was nice event which brings out community spirit. As the evening got into the later hours the event drew more people. If the event was actually scheduled on the fourth i image the draw for the event would have been overwhelming.  The handful of booth there were doing brisk business selling food. Other booths for neighborhood organizations drew some interest.   I would have liked to spend more time with wondering the booths, but i was hungry and i wanted to get a comfortable spot to watch the fireworks from.  Got a nice spot on the slope which was clear from trees to watch the fireworks. I am not big an taking pictures. I know, i know, pictures a big part of blogging,  but i just don't want to feel like i have to capture the moment. I would rather live the moment and enjoy it, instead of having to reach for a camera to capture it. Overall a good event with plenty of room for growth.

After long thought, i have decided to start writing a blog. Its in fashion right now, in the age of twitter, facebook and social media blogs have become a way to express oneself and have conversations without actually having to physically interact with anyone. Anyone else see a problem with that? But i have a lot of free time which i spend reading and commenting on other blogs.  Further more, i think of myself as a historian. There is a fine line between journalist and historians. So i guess i best put my writing skills to practice, even if i am not writing about the past.

I have also come to note that many blogs are very cynical, or maybe its just the commenters on those blogs. Either way, it would be refreshing to have a break from all the negative writers and commenters. Is that to saw i will always be a happy chipper writer? No.   i will write about how things are, bad or good, but at least i will try to add a positive outlook.