What is Open? This guy's opinion

This blog is really hard to start.  For the most part, people who know what "open" means are already "in the know" regarding trends and movement within the field itself.  Most people who DON'T know what it is really need an "open 101" course before they can get into the spirit and really get their feet wet.  I want to address that latter category of people today.  So, if that describes you, then keep reading.