The Write Thing - An Introduction

So where does one begin? Perhaps an introduction would be appropriate.

Hello. My name is Angela. For many years now I've had a semi-hidden interest in writing. Born and raised the daughter of a Hungarian Freedom Fighter, my father, who had escaped communistic regime during the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, had deeply instilled in me the importance of freedom of speech. Little do the majority in this wonderful country of ours, the USA, have full comprehension of exactly it means to be able to voice personal beliefs. Due to one of my father's childhood experiences, I was taught quite differently and reminded that one must never take it for granted.

Late one night, while my father was a child, communist soldiers came into his home and abruptly took my grandfather away. Not a word prior of his offense. No warning, citation or ticket. What could he have done to deserve such a fate? What hideous crime had he committed to warrant an invasion of the privacy of his home while his family watched with absolutely no control? He'd voiced his opinion publicly regarding the communistic regime in a demeaning manner. Insulted their intelligence, or lack therefor, to be more exact. That was his crime.

Many of us never give second thought while stepping into a store, picking up a newspaper and blurting out "our congressman's a jerk". The simple right has not always been a luxury for many, and certainly wasn't for my grandfather. He was not read any rights, allowed a phone call, attorney, bail or anything even remotely close. Instead, he was taken without his family even knowing little as where or if he would live to regret his actions.

Years later he was finally returned. Not a word spoken of his whereabouts while gone. It was clearly understood that should not be done for fear of losing loved ones again.

How does this fit in with me and the creation of this blog and it's contents? On top of always having the desire to write and lean toward the arts, remembering and recognizing roots once again, has not only acted as an inspiration, but as a catapult, if you will, to get the job done.

My interests are pretty vast. Not black and white or staunch with much. With that in mind, this blog will cover many things. Subjects will just depend on what inspires me at the time and what just so happens to feel like..... "The Write Thing."