For a variety of reasons, I have held myself back from the blogging phenomenon which took off over the past six years (see especially Instapundit).
From November of 2000 to May of 2007, I was the City Manager of Mt. Juliet, TN. Because of my obligations as City Manager, I chose not to start a blog and refrained from making political, cultural, and religious comments on the internet.
But, its now June of 2007, and I’ve been set free.
Since 2004, I have also been the Director of the Francis Schaeffer Study Center in Mt. Juliet. For the past three years, the primary work of FSSC has been to co-ordinate a high school program for homeschooled students that, over four years, gives them a chronological overview of the History, Literature, & Art of western civilization from ancient times to modern. We graduated 16 seniors last month, and will start our fourth year of classes in August.
My intent with this blog is to provide my $.02 worth on the issues of the day. I’m inspired primarily by three people: C.S.Lewis, Francis Schaeffer, and Ronald Reagan. It’s in the intersection of those three that I think I may have a few things to offer.
-Rob Shearer
Director, Schaeffer Study Center
ahhhh,……..such witty writing!!!!! Dare I say that we should all “hang on”……..it’s gonna be quite a ride!!!
Rob, I learned on Sunday afternoon of your new freedom. I am sad for Mt. Juliet because you are a true asset to the community. I am also saddened by the “way” you gained your freedom. However, I am glad that you will be able to speak out. Blog away brother.
Wendy Poston
Hickory Grove Presbyterian Church