Our site went online December 6, 2008. Since that time I have been asked, by a number of people, why I set up this blog (now an Online Magazine) and who am I? I want to take this opportunity to briefly explain both. My name is Bob Grant. I am 64 – been married for 44 years – been a school teacher, in the Army during Viet Nam, a corporate flunky, and a small business owner. I have had successes, and failures, over the years just like everyone else. I am not a writer by profession or any other criteria – in fact, I was a Physical Education major in college who went to school to major in football. However, I have grown to enjoy reading very much and try to read a book a week. I have tremendous respect for the written word and for people who can intelligently put their thoughts into written form.
The name of this Online Magazine - SpeakWithoutInterruption – came to me while watching the Pundits, and other TV personalities, continually talk over one another to a point whereby I could not understand any of the conversation or exchange of ideas. Originally, I sent out invitations to Pundits – and associated parties – inviting them to finish their conversations on our new blog. Unfortunately, and not surprisingly, I received no replies. I then thought – if it were not for writers – these Pundits, and personalities, probably would not have much to say? Therefore, I began a campaign to invite writers to participate in our blog. At this writing I am humbled by the fact that so many talented individuals have decided to become contributors to our blog - some contribute daily, some contribute occasionally, and some have yet to submit a post.
My goal for this Online Magazine is to increase the number of quality writers who want to participate. I hope this Online Magazine becomes a place where quality writers can both share their thoughts with their fellow writers and also with those who will be visiting our site to read what has been written and posted. My theory is that “Quality” will bring “Quantity” – as with any Internet venture - if we don’t attract increased viewers then the site will die.
This is different from anything I have ever done but I enjoy it very much. I have enjoyed seeing it grow, over the last few months, and am amazed by the number of talented – and quality – writers who have taken a chance on a complete stranger. Whether you are a new writer, or viewer, coming to our Online Magazine for the first visit I hope you will take some time to review both the current posts - along with past posts - that can be viewed, by category, down the right side of our Home Page. It is you, and our current contributors and viewers, who will make this Online Magazine a success.
Bob Grant SpeakWithoutInterruption@gmail.com
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