Welcome to The Old Blog
Below you will find entry into The Old Blog. These posts cover the entirety of The Big Change from Life Afloat to The Hiatus. It’s a long read so take your time and come back often. While it’s a big ask on my part, understanding how I ended up where – and why – I did will simplify the so-called narrative arc and make a lot less work for me trying to explain all that in each and every current post. So strap in and get started but be warned: there be dragons here.
The Old Blog is shown starting with the oldest post. This – rather thoughtful move on my part – means that, when read in order, you get to see how the whole story with all its twists, turns, and confusing diversions simply falls into place. Sort of like tossing a jigsaw puzzle into the air and having it land with each piece exactly where it belongs.
But that’s life.
Thanks for reading.
What’s In a Name?
In which the author points out the dangerous precedent that history is 1) written by the victors, 2) that those victors collect the spoils, and 3) that history is so generally uninteresting that nobody pays attention to what really happened.
How Ya Gonna Keep Them Down On the Farm?
In which the author relates, in surprising detail, his sudden and completely unforeseen rebirth as a farmer. So much for the boat.
We Are Just Fine
In which the author laments the current presumptive egalitarianism that pervades the service industry and whines about his travails as a newly-minted farmer.
The Honeymoon’s Over
In which the author struggles through an hour-long career as a relationship counselor.
All’s Fair
In which the author travels to the State Fair to consider the livestock choices for the burgeoning micro-farm and comes away slicker for the experience.
A Penny Saved
In which the author starts out slinging dirt in the creation of his orchard and ends up waxing economic.