It’s been a really long time since I posted – so much for having more time for writing in retirement! Actually that’s just BS, I have twenty-four hours every single day and have chosen to spend very little of it writing blog posts. And that’s okay – my son tells me that blogs aren’t even a thing anymore. I’ve toyed with the idea of writing on Substack, but I haven’t done anything other than setup an account. I’ve also decided that it’s pretty dumb to keep paying for a site that I’m not doing anything with. I’m not exactly sure what will happen at midnight tonight – maybe something, maybe nothing. Maybe my words will stay here for as long as I own the domain but maybe they will disappear. Either way is fine with me.
There was a time when I thought that I could influence or teach others with my ramblings labeled Stuff I’ve Been Thinking About. Pretty presumptuous, really. There was a time when I thought it would be fun to give people an insight to how I was living. Again, presumptuous to think that people would be interested. Or maybe I’m just not willing to share the things that might make people want to read more. Or maybe my life is just really lame and boring. Actually, that’s probably it.
Reading through my old posts is an interesting exercise. There have been a lot of changes in my thoughts, beliefs, and the person I am today, and how I choose to spend my days. Whether I’m a ‘better’ person or not I’ll leave for others to decide, since that’s what happens regardless. Learning not to label things good or bad has been part of my evolution – it’s all subjective anyway, isn’t it?
It’s a dreary, rainy day here in Michigan and I can hear it pattering loudly on the roof. When I picked up my computer, I had no plans to write anything, but here I am, four paragraphs in! The only thing left to say in this moment is thank you to those who read my posts over the years and a huge thanks to people that left comments, even the rare mean ones! You are much appreciated!