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.
Lost in the Hoods
In which the author distills, like old wine into fine brandy, the impressions of his first visit to Seattle, Washington, USA.
Crossing Over
In which the author ponders the Seattle Chill which, meteorologically anyway, almost never happens yet is painfully evident even during a summer heat wave.
Heading Out from The Center of All Things
In which the author sets off on a relocation adventure to The Center of All Things, gets strung out, and roped into a commitment.
I Have Finally Met My Match
In which the author discusses the parameters used for deciding his destination and the details of repurposing a dating app for scientific research.
One Thousand Words
In which the author succumbs to the wish of his reader and starts adding photos to The Blog.
It Takes Two
In which the author struggles to find a place to call home and, when the other shoe drops, he ends up on the dance floor.