Back in the days of cassettes and VHS movies, we were introduced to the world of fast-forwarding. It was tangible: you could hear the squeak of the magnetic tape as it hurried through the spools. In the case of the movie, you could see the action play out with comedic speed. This is how we got to the good stuff. This is how we bypassed the slow bits, the kissing scenes, the commercials…or just hurried toward our favorite part.
It’s been a loooong time since I posted anything here. I guess I was waiting for things to settle down. I was in a holding pattern like so many of you were, too, I’m sure. I was stuck in a feedback loop that centered fear and anxiety. Listen, I’m still harboring enough fear and anxiety to bring down Goliath, but it’s time to live again. So we fast forward to now: April 2022.
A few weeks ago we visited Chicago a saw this sign on the street. It’s good for a chuckle but it’s also a pretty good assessment of the world. Be careful. Anything can happen. In the meantime, I’m going to get out there and try to live—and write— again.
