It was six years ago to the day when I launched this blog, at the beginning of 2012. Since then there have been good and bad times, but it does seem that there have been huge demands on my time which have restricted my opportunities to blog, which is a shame for me as I enjoy writing and it always feels very cathartic.
So - it a nutshell - let's look at some of the good things that have happened over the last few years:
a) Sold my business (which was a massive stress reliever for me),
b) Bought a place in Calabria, Italy,
c) Got married (again) to the wonderful Dawn, and
d) Obtained a grandson - Nathan.
So, all in all, I feel pretty lucky and fortunate. There are so many less well off than I am and for that I am thankful.
It hasn't all been roses and champagne though and the trials and tribulations haven taken their toll. I have just made the decision to retire as a musician (something that I have been doing semi professionally since I was 16) and also to come off of social media. I firmly believe that this need to capture every single moment of every day is completely destructive for young people. I have been using it less and less anyway so it is no big deal to stop altogether.
I think I am looking toward a more simple, stress free life as I approach my 60's (I'll be 57 this year) and absolutely hoping to spend more time in Italy over the coming years.
This isn't the end of my writing, but it does seem a poignant time to bring this particular blog to a close. As things settle down for me, keep an eye out for my next writing project.
Thanks for reading.
