Intial Reaction

Well, what can I say? Hopefully something occasionally relevant, humorous, or insightful. Most likely, I often won't meet that expectation, so let me apologize in advance…

Please allow me to introduce myself. I am Kevin Mosley, formerly of Baseball Sim Central, where I got my first crack at providing internet content for free (and believe me, they got their money's worth), and also of the now-defunct Calvert Games website. CG is still up and running in blog-form, and Jonathan is still putting out the quality content; just of the low-fat variety. Actually, over at Calvert Games, we kind of prided ourselves on fattening up on the details. Review work like that is actually more like a term paper than a video game piece, so it can be fatiguing at times, especially when balanced with "real" life. After a four-month hiatus from the 'net, and semi-recharged batteries, I decided I'd throw my hat back into the ring, mainly because I enjoy writing. The blog format is my new voice, because frankly, I don't have the time or the resources to create and manage a website.

Other semi-relevant details include my allegiance to my beloved Akron Zips, Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns/Cavs/Indians, and the Columbus Crew. Yes, I am a "homer," and I will probably rant on with a local flavor at times. I'm happily married (although I can't speak from my wife's perspective), with two wonderful kids that are someday going to be huge successes in their respective endeavors of choice (don't all gushing parents feel that way?). I work in the insurance industry (exciting, eh?), in the training/technical side of the business. Most importantly - to me, anyway - I’m a Christian, and I try to define my life by that standard (and subsequently fall woefully short of the mark).

My focus will be on sports, gaming, parenting, the latest headlines, or whatever else strikes my fancy. Unlike some of my previous work, there won't be much research involved in my entries. What you see is what you'll get at face value - my initial response to whatever stimuli that has driven me to make an entry. Hence, the name of my blog - "Gut Reaction." Of course, if you saw a picture of me lately, you might think that name is appropriate for other reasons… For now, I'll spare you the visuals.

I truly hope you stop by now and again and share your thoughts. The internet is just another means of interaction, one of our most basic needs as humans. I've enjoyed many blogs and message boards, like The Sound of Simpson, Granatofan's Corner, Webdanzer's Spin, Dubious Quality, and the Blog for the Sports Gamer, and I hope my tiny corner of the internet can be some type of positive contribution as well...