I am getting tough skinned

Remember when I told everyone that soon I will be 40 and I would really like to be a ski bum but my second choice was trying to write a novel. Well as I look back over my blog I realize it has become my practice pad for trying to develope some writing skills as that must come before the novel. So all thoughts, comments and critcisms for what works and what doesn't will be happily received. Please be honest and give me your thoughts or else I'll continue to write trite pieces. You have been warned...