Think of it as a COVID inspired escape from reality. I mean you
- can’t shop (to me online doesn’t count),
- not supposed to travel,
- can’t hang out with my almost 2 year old Granddaughter and
- so tired of the TV.
Yep it’s escapism at its best.
So I’ve started a decluttering exercise. first up is the many boxes of basement “treasures”.
I have a box of personal items, “treasures” that are really of no practical use and will just end up being junk. Going through the box started me thinking of the events I associated with specific items. I decided right there that it would be fun to create a history for each using a blog format.
I have access to my own web site (thanks Mom) and enjoy writing so thought what the hell…..
To anyone that knows me personally, I am not suffering a crisis from having recently turned 60, not dying, suffering from any emotional turmoil or anything else that makes me want to document my life before it’s too late.
I don’t have any delusions that I as an author can turn this into a book deal (although if anyone wants to send cash my way I wouldn’t object) – It’s just a creative outlet, a fun exercise to pass time before life restarts post COVID.
Sound boring?
Would it help if I told you that future blogs cover my adventures, or is it misadventures, as a professional musician in a militia Pipes and Drums regiment in the mid to late 1970’s?
Still with me?
Then let the adventure begin.
First though a disclaimer. Everything I write about is through the lens of me, my memories my perspectives. They may not be the same as how others remember it but as the writer I have artistic licence and don’t really care that much.
Hope you enjoy the read.
Mike