We live this close to death.

I have been bothered by the thought of recording and publishing my endeavors and things that have happened to me and people around me. Discovering this sort of publication can spread the "virus" to those who haven't caught it yet. It is difficult to know what is helpful and what is not. Letting others know of my experiences, however, may also be beneficial. Things tend to become worse when an "infected" begins to record his or her troubles and travels, but I have seen done horrible things. Whatever a record of all of this brings, I am prepared for it. I think.

I suppose an introduction of myself is in order.
I am Thomas Lear, I am younger than the usual suspects, and I am watched.