ToughSledding was born on 9/11/06 at a patio table on the north shore of Sandy Lake. While my decision to launch on the 5th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy was coincidental, some readers may see it as apropos given the disasters I have since published.
ToughSledding is a middle-aged professor’s attempt to learn about social media by doing social media. So far, so good. I enjoy being part of the online discussion about public relations — almost more than public relations itself. You see, teaching is my REAL calling. PR just happens to be what I know the most about. If I had it to do over, I’d probably be a high-school history teacher. Oh, and I would have retired 5 years ago.
I don’t write this blog for any audience in particular. I write it for me. In some ways, the blog is an extension of my classrooms. And just like in the classroom, I sometime get way off topic. I try hard to let my personality and smart-ass nature shine through on this blog. Occasionally my attempts at wit are going to piss you off. Don’t expect me to lose sleep over it, OK?
Comments are welcome. I won’t tolerate rudeness, nor will I allow crude language unless it has a purpose. I personally am a big fan of profanity and use it often in conversation. But it’s not a good way to endear oneself to strangers online.
About editing: I routinely fix typos as well as errors in grammar, spelling, usage and punctuation. I don’t use strike-through type to denote changes, as I see that custom as a silly affectation of the blogosphere. I don’t make changes that alter meaning or substance once a post goes up, though I do update the static pages (this one included). As circumstances change, so must the “about” information.
Updated 02/17/12
