“He that wrestles with us strengthens our nerves, and sharpens our skill. Our antagonist is our helper.”

On the advice of a good friend, I have opened a web-log.

 I have no real idea how this is going to take shape, but I’m moving to Houston, Texas this summer and this may be a good way to share, oh, I’m not sure what yet, with those people who may be interested (hi Ferg and Mom).

Firstly, the title of the blog.  It is a line from Edmund Burke’s “Reflections on the Revolution in France” which is a book I much admire.  Those of you who are interested in political thought (probably Ferg, probably not Mom) and its progression should read it.  With Reflections Burke became known to many as the father of true conservative politics.

I use the line because I think this space could be an opportunity to chew through some things that intrigue me.  These might trouble me, excite me or both.  I’ll probably mutter about politics, life, theology, music, current affairs - basically all the things you can get from every other two-a-penny blog.  I hope to gain from the wrestling.  I shall be my own antagonist - unless somebody else wishes to play that roll, which I welcome.

In addition, I will most likely keep this updated with a couple of my happenings.  I recently got engaged to my beautiful fiancee, and I will be starting law school in Texas.  So, this being a momentous and exciting time in my life, there will most likely be plenty to discuss…with myself.

Knowing me, this is probably the last you will hear of me for quite some time.