True North

I’ve always had a passion for writing and storytelling. At times, that passion evolved into a daily commitment and serious dedication to writing craft. Other times, the passion gathered dust as life hurtled forward. Over the years, I got close to Malcolm Gladwell’s hallowed 10,000 hours, but stopped a few thousand shy. Yet, no matter how long I stayed away, writing remained my True North. The discipline through which I found grounding, direction, clarity, and growth.

A lot has changed since I originally sought to be a professional writer: grad school, a career change, marriage, fatherhood, and a significant increase in responsibilities. Still, the craft remains, as does the hunger for transformation and the curiosity to learn more.

I considered several approaches to this blog venture: creative writing only, political commentary, “daddy blog”, Metal blog – all of the above combined? Ultimately, I decided my blog should create a venue for positive connections. All other discussions would wrap around that central idea.

While social media offers constant interconnectedness and instant dopamine hits, I’d love to slow down and live more. I want my blog to reflect that. I aim to make this site a place to explore deeper truths and celebrate life through writing. Also, I hope this site is incredibly funny. I look forward to connecting with friends and family, and even people I don’t know, yet. With a little luck, some of those people will like Metal. I appreciate you stopping by and hope to hear from you down the road.