My response is the same as yours, Jay. Mission statement? Why be restricted? Let the blog evolve. That's my two cents. (And anonymity really helps the creativity.) I promise not to fill your blog with inane posts. But I would love to see more people responding to your stuff. Maybe 2005 will bring about some big changes. Are you looking for a pun, a word play or a reference for your name? It's a pity Old Man Apple never got used. From one struggler to another--Don't give up on your creative outlets!