Try 2 Focus

"No arsenal or no weapon in the arsenals of the world is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women." – President Ronald Reagan

Hello World

Posted by brvanlanen on September 5, 2007

Hello.  This is Try 2 Focus, my blog.  I thought in my first post I would tell you a little about about myself and the purpose of this blog.  I am currently located in the Fond du Lac, WI area.  I am in my thirties and married to a wonderful wife and we have two young children.  My career at this point is in IT as I am working in a contract position as a Workstation Support Specialist, a position I’ve had for about 2 1/2 years.  I am trying to focus on preparing for my CCNA certification as my career goals include eventually being a network administrator. 

When it comes to politics I am a Republican, though unhappy with the lack of direction I see within the party.  I consider myself to be conservative both fiscally and socially.  This likely is a result of my upbringing and the fact that I am a member of the LCMS.  On that front I wish I had time to be more involved in the church.  But I leave that in God’s hands to lead me in the right direction.

As I learn more about blogging I will add more to the site, including a blogroll of blogs I enjoy.  For starters I enjoy Boots and Sabers, Real Debate Wisconsin, Josh Schroeder’s blog, the Book of Concord blog and Matt Kadow’s blog. 

As for this blog I see at as an outlet to express my opinion and views.  I will occasionally post family life stuff, political stuff, religious stuff, sports stuff and fun stuff in addition to news and happenings around Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, the US and the world.

Hope you enjoy.

Your comments are welcome but please be considerate of each other.  I will not tolerate vulgarity or trolling or ridiculing of others

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