The Bird has hatched

It's time to tryout this blog thing. Jocelyn's blog has given me inspiration to find out what this new communication format is all about. So, family -- here goes.
First, need I explain the name of my blog? Well, a long, long time ago in a land far, far, away I met this guy named Richard. He decided that since I rode a motor-scooter my name should be Hondabird -- later, it was shortened to 'bird' and bird has been his fav name for me ever since. This is my first flight from the nest so I'm sending it to all you chicklets as a test to see if you read your emails from your mama.