In Mark's Head...Opening salvo

Hi.

My name is Mark Edward Smith and welcome to my blog where I really don't know what you are going to get with each post. Those who know me know that I speak my mind, make lots of jokes, don't take myself seriously and want to enjoy the world and people around me.  Some of you might know me from local politics and others won't know me at all. But, no matter you will learn more through my useless musings here. Enjoy.

To give you a little background:

• Born: Long Island, NY
• Education: MBA in Finance
• Moved to Trumbull in 1999

 I am:

• A cool Husband
• A Financial Executive
• A Photographer
• A U.S. Marine Corp. Veteran
• A Rotarian
• A Freemason
• A Volunteer
• A Pain in the ass to some
• A Comedian to others
• Full of useless information that will make you no money on Jeopardy
• Lucky
• and Happy

 I want:

• To have fun
• To work so I can have more fun
• To help others less fortunate succeed
• Whirled Peas...I mean world peace.
• 100 mega Pixel Camera with 24-500mm F2.8 zoom that I can fit in my pocket...Video too.

 I need:

• My wife Jeanie
• My creator
• Vacations
• My friends
• My double-quad espresso every morning
• CNBC, Wall Street Journal and Dilbert
• My wit
• Good Debate
• Great Conversation
• Better spelling

What to expect:

 For those of you who know me more and different. Of those who don't well I apologize in advance. So, sit back and enjoy.

Why am I doing this?   I guess to fulfill my ego. To get stuff out of my head so I can make room for other stuff I might or might not need. To annoy my enemies and annoy my friends.