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.
I Need to Speak With the Authorities
In which the author finds himself at a loss to understand who, exactly, considers him competent enough to be a mentor at the zoo.
Come Together Right Now
In which the author talks about how, regardless of the details, clarity, and hours spent on planning, the end result always takes way longer than… well… planned.
Chow Time!
In which the author – once again – describes exactly what you are eating and why, while in and of itself, this might not be so bad, that the knock-on effects might just be someting to actually care about. Note: While this discussion consumed a significant percentage of the global power output when written, it has largely been ignored since because people just don’t care.
Sounds Like You’re Coming Down with Something
In which the author takes us through a guided tour of his week-long illness including details you probably will wish remained unwritten.
Hitting the Fan
In which the author brings his reader(s) up to date on how things are going down on the farm
The Shadow of Death
In which the author muses about how, in the farming game, the best way to prevent death, is with pain.