I was sitting down and writing a long-awaited rant when I realized that it’s 2022! I write a lot of rants that never make it onto my blog so you can only imagine what I DON’T post. Anyway, Happy New Year everyone! Yep…I’m that observant. Just ask the wife. Seriously at my age one year runs into the next in such a way that it really doesn’t matter anymore. I just make sure I’m fed and get plenty of exercise. It’s either that or I’ll need medication and plenty of professional observation.
Well…I think all of us can honestly say that the last three years have been the proverbial shit-show. However, it hasn’t been without its good side for me. Professionally and economically my life has improved dramatically from just a decade ago and this practice of working from home fits right into my anti-social tendencies. Sure, I put on a show during the day like the trained monkey I am, but when the zoom camera is off, so are my pants (ok…sometimes even when it’s on).
The world has changed a lot in the last few years and so much the better for those of us with anti-social tendencies. I walked around with alcohol wipes and hand sanitizer years before Covid so adding the mask just comes as a bonus for me. It fits in greatly for my desire for social anonymity. I can now put on a hat, sunglasses, and a mask, and even walk into a bank without anyone taking notice. It’s the movie star life without the movie star pay, but at least I can dream.
This last year has seen the addition of a new truck, new job, and even an addition of a new house my wife bought so she had a place to stay when visiting the grand kids. Consequently, we have become snowbirds, living the summers in the Colorado mountains and the winters at her beach condo or now just outside of Vegas. I have to say I never thought of this life when I was sitting in Mr. Borracci’s history class in 9th grade. He certainly never thought I’d have it. To be honest, most of the people who knew me then never thought I’d make it past 16. They’re right of course. I haven’t. Again…just ask my wife.
Regardless of what’s been happening in the world, I’ve been having the time of my life. I have a great new job, mountain bike when I want, live in forever summer (or at least forever Spring), and am married to someone who loves me even though I drive her crazy.
So, with that I hope you all have a happy new year. I’m heading out for a mountain bike ride. The house in Vegas is a stone’s throw from Sloan Canyon and I’m taking advantage of a long ride while the grandkids sleep on the couch. Here’s hoping you and yours are safe and well and that the coming year settles down a bit more than the previous two.
Rex