New Beginnings

So, this is my first post. 

The first thing I will do is to clarify the reason I have decided to use the profile name of Jubal Early. We were studying the Civil War in middle school and I ran across the name. A general for the confederacy, Jubal had not only an extremely cool name but was also consistently described by his peers as eccentric, outspoken, caustic, opinionated, and a great swearer with imaginatively profane speech. Ahh..the perfect pen name for one such as I.

I never know what I might decide to expound on so everyone should hang onto the edge of their seats. This is the first of many such times I hope to speak to you. Possibly touch your heart or tickle your brain cells a bit. We all have a voice and it is a sad thing when it has no way to come out. 

I feel blessed today to be a part of the world. I know that there is a reason I am here and its not always for me to know what that reason is. Today I have faith and hope in humanity that I wish to share, for there were times when I firmly believed my life was over and would never be worth living. 

It is amazing how things change. Also amazing that one life derailed could hold such promise for others. But that's the way it works. In order to keep my sanity, I have to do good works. That is why I chose that title for my blog. It says it all really. I hope that My Good Works help someone else while providing my own salvation.

We all deserve a second chance. I have learned that there really is peace and love out there..but not until I learned to love and find peace within myself.

Thomas Paine once said the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.  This sounds very promising. I yearn for days with the sun on my face but its okay because I am also outfitted for those storms which will inevitably come my way.

I'm glad to be here. And I am glad you are as well!