This was easily one of the most challenging and yet rewarding years i have had in recent memory.
First off, i turned forty.
My body decided to make me allergic to all nuts ( i was down to cashews and almonds- they are out) then there was the massive tooth infection/ extraction as well as the usual bumps and bruises, and me trying to be an active father, that have been the real challenge.
I look forward to sleep. I take afternoon naps. In the past i would fly as fast and high as i could, ever reaching new heights of glory due to spontaneity and vigor, and now?
I am in more balance and in more focus than i have ever been in.
I have whittled away the parts of me that did not promote further growth for my self-and especially my family-and have been pleasantly happy with the results.
Do you want to know what the key was?
A huge part of it was listening and enjoying the music of my youth. The music i first enjoyed outside of the main stream sounds i was accustomed to. I am talking about the stiff i listened to BEFORE i conformed to punk and BEFORE i wore the uniform and flew the flag.
The music of later Black Flag, Skinny Puppy, old Rollins Band, The Velvet Underground. They all gave me my initial spark and have re-invigorated my sense of interest in well, being myself.
That long summer of 1988. The end of my innocence and the beginning of my great adventure that still continues to this day.
Ok. Happy New One. To all three of my readers.
