If the writing of this helps you process everything then that’s good to hear. For the reader it’s good to know all the open background stuff which goes with such procedures. You hopefully know that your Meat Puppets Facebook group continues your good work in sharing memes, moans, really bad jokes & the like. Always behind you, mate.
I haven't had anything but nightmares since 1991, have a hefty dose of PTSD, too. When I was told I might "see weird things" on ketamine, I was ready for anything, because I know my mind is not my friend at the best of times, I was scared as it was and in a lot of pain. In the end I floated above myself for a bit, and realised I was candy floss. Big, fluffy, pink, hospital-bed sized candy floss. I didn't know I had it in me! And the thing I found weird was that I was on a single stick, while I was pretty sure I had two legs, but shrugged it off. Point being, you never know what your mind, (and life, the universe and everything) might have in store for you. Good or bad, could go either way. I do know over the years you've made Death out to be a decent guy you have biscuits in common with. It might help. Maybe you just did a massive amount of prepwork for one hell of a trip on the ICU. Rock on eh.
Cheers. And you’re welcome about the Hold Steady, though they sell themselves. Yeah, think the watch doesn’t like me. It keeps making me try and move and be healthy…
You and your writings are such a blessing. Your positive, quirky humor make life just a bit more manageable. Sending truckloads of positive thoughts to you.
“The sun is setting on a bright young man’s future” - there’s a T-shirt if I ever saw one. Enjoying the writing although would be nicer if you didn’t have the source material you have right now. Keep fighting
Ha! He has retired and is apparently in the same yoga class as schoolfriends of mine. Which must be weird for them. Teachers don't exist outside of school, do they?
As these blogs show, you're a great writer! Besides the needs of your family and friends (and you, of course...), you have to carry on so we can have many more years of great things to read.
If the writing of this helps you process everything then that’s good to hear. For the reader it’s good to know all the open background stuff which goes with such procedures. You hopefully know that your Meat Puppets Facebook group continues your good work in sharing memes, moans, really bad jokes & the like. Always behind you, mate.
Ha! Thanks very much. I’ll try and pop in there more when life calms down :-)
I haven't had anything but nightmares since 1991, have a hefty dose of PTSD, too. When I was told I might "see weird things" on ketamine, I was ready for anything, because I know my mind is not my friend at the best of times, I was scared as it was and in a lot of pain. In the end I floated above myself for a bit, and realised I was candy floss. Big, fluffy, pink, hospital-bed sized candy floss. I didn't know I had it in me! And the thing I found weird was that I was on a single stick, while I was pretty sure I had two legs, but shrugged it off. Point being, you never know what your mind, (and life, the universe and everything) might have in store for you. Good or bad, could go either way. I do know over the years you've made Death out to be a decent guy you have biscuits in common with. It might help. Maybe you just did a massive amount of prepwork for one hell of a trip on the ICU. Rock on eh.
That’s an absolutely valid point. I’ll probably be “yeah, Death turned up. He’s a cool dude”….
Thank you for this Dave. And thank you for the introduction to the Hold Steady.
I’d probably get rid of the watch, it probably doesn’t have your best interests at heart :)
Cheers. And you’re welcome about the Hold Steady, though they sell themselves. Yeah, think the watch doesn’t like me. It keeps making me try and move and be healthy…
Despite this being a serious subject, I don't think I've laughed and smiled so much since WW3 started.
That’s good to know. Just want to entertain :-)
You and your writings are such a blessing. Your positive, quirky humor make life just a bit more manageable. Sending truckloads of positive thoughts to you.
Thanks very much. Really appreciate it.
“The sun is setting on a bright young man’s future” - there’s a T-shirt if I ever saw one. Enjoying the writing although would be nicer if you didn’t have the source material you have right now. Keep fighting
I thought I’d imagined it, but I found my report cards when I was clearing my dad’s house out and - yep - there it was!
I assume he retired straight after writing that report. He could NEVER top it.
Ha! He has retired and is apparently in the same yoga class as schoolfriends of mine. Which must be weird for them. Teachers don't exist outside of school, do they?
Teachers are AI holographic projections and always were, even before the invention of AI. Little known fact
I am so enjoying reading your posts, in lieu of more How to be Dead, these posts encompass the humour. I wish you all the luck in the world xxx
Thanks! Making more steady progress with getting the book finished…
As these blogs show, you're a great writer! Besides the needs of your family and friends (and you, of course...), you have to carry on so we can have many more years of great things to read.
Thanks! Yeah, there’s a lot of stuff I need to get done before I can bugger off…
I’m happy you are finding this useful.
Know that ‘we’ are still enjoying your writing, being patient & sending support
That’s lovely to hear. Thanks!