It's not everyday you get to start something with a blank slate.  This is my blank slate.  I should start with something profound, witty, or uncharacteristically solemn, but all I can think of is, "In West Philadelphia born and raised, on the playground is where I spent most of my days..."  I suppose it's as good a start as any.  Unfortunately, I was born in West Po-Dunk and raised just a little north of there.  I spent most of my days in the woods or on an over stuffed chair reading about being in the woods.  

Reality isn't all that interesting, so I'll supplement where necessary.