Try not to take this personally ...

I have some ideas for a column.

Actually, I have a lot of ideas for a column.

The problem with some of my ideas, is that I am not too sure how they will be received by you, as a reader.

You see, I like to keep my personal beliefs close to my chest. I don’t have to, I just choose to. I have many strong beliefs, and I do like to discuss them with people. It’s part of my profession. As a journalist, I like to inform, not instigate.

Even though, once a month, I have this spot set aside for me to write whatever the hell I want, it’s still difficult for me. It’s not because I don’t think I am a good...