Hello again.

It's been awhile, but I'm back in the Erie blogosphere.

If you've been following the "Inside Erie" e-mail newsletter, you know I'm still kicking around -- commenting on issues that are important to Erie. I'm hoping to use this space -- as I have in the past -- to complement the e-letter and to stir up conversation about the Erie community.

From time to time, I'll be posting reader comments from the newsletter on this blog. I receive so many intelligent e-mails from readers each week -- and I want to give as many of you as possible a chance to get your voices heard.

Of course, you are also welcome to post your comments directly to this blog. I hope we can continue the great dialogue we've been having.