First, I am committed to write it myself. For better or worse, what you get are my words, not the product of my staff. They manage the blog and occasionally clean up the postings some but I write the content. I also attempt to read the comments. Time simply doesn't permit me to regularly respond to the comments. However, once in a while I'm inspired or agitated enough to respond. But time is a real issue. I was the first U.S. Cabinet Secretary to use a blog. So far, I've enjoyed it and I find it helpful in hearing different points.
I aspire to write a couple times a week. Lately it's been more like once a week. Most of the posts are written on my laptop while I'm sitting on an airplane or in a hotel room. Tonight, as I write, I'm on an airplane winging my way back from Beijing.
I'm learning about the blog culture as I go. So, occasionally I make errors, but readers have been good-natured in pointing out my mistakes. For example, when I get on a roll and I tend to be too long. A couple of readers pointed out it would be better to break it up some with subheadings or even individual posts. I'm working on that.
My blog also serves as a combination journal and sounding board. However, I confess to being a little bit circumspect at times given the nature of my responsibilities.
I hope you enjoy occasionally reading my thoughts. I'll look forward to hearing the reaction of my fellow netizens.
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