What’s an optimistic pessimist, you may ask? Well, that would be me.  I might also like to be called a realist, but let’s not get crazy on the first draft! I think a lot of native New Yorkers are naturally guarded – we have been warned repeatedly that we shouldn’t fall for things too easily – people are here to take advantage of us.  That guy with the $20 Rolex – it’s not real.  The guy selling VCR’s on the corner – those are stolen property.  You know, that sort of thing.

On the other hand, we are taught to be optimists – you can achieve any goal by working hard; nothing is impossible with God – you know, that kind of thing.  Maybe it’s the Catholic upbringing, or the 16 years of Catholic schooling, I’m not quite sure.

In any event, welcome to the blog.  I’ve never blogged before, so we’ll see how it goes.  I’m hoping it’s therapeutic for all of us (see, there’s the optimist)…

RTW