My very first blog -

I hesitate to lower myself to the level of those who post here. But I feel I must make some corrections to the inaccurate portrayals and what are essentially character assassinations directed against me.

First of all, I answered all questions at the meeting. I always answer questions. But you must appreciate that I, having risen from the level of the common man myself, can now recognize my former lowly station even as I now see things through wiser eyes. You cannot expect that I can convey all the essential elements I need to convey to what was essentially a group of shouting rabble. But to those who stopped by later, I fully answered all questions.

You have suggested that my plans will be derailed by City Council members. Let me assure you that the Council, individually and collectively, are of no greater consequence to me than individual capers scattered across the veal cutlets that Curt buys me for lunch each week on alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Curt, and Bob (who we affectionately call “Pee Wee”, because of his hairdo and the nickname his wife uses for him), offer much to this community. They, and I, have already invested heavily in what are essentially slum properties at what will be eventual tram stops. We have put our money where our vision is, fulfilling the fullness of the “Wow” factor we hope to bring to this city.

As to your often ridiculing comments directed at me, may I point out that before I married, and having the appetites common to some men, I endeavored to date heavily. I therefore, am no stranger to ridicule, and am largely immune to it. You can say nothing that has not already been said.