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Nothing Like We Imagined is planned to be my author’s blog. Yes, I will keep fans posted on my ongoing works and events, but will also blurt out things on my mind, whether it be related to writing, my life, or the world in general. Hopefully it won’t be mindless dribble or egotistical bullshit. Hopefully it will contain some literary merit. More than anything, I hope it will be entertaining, thought-provoking, and maybe even a bit educational.
Hey Jeff
You have an awesome blog….
I stepped out of a five bedroom pool home into the unknown…in my apartment after the big ‘D’ it felt not so much as stepping down but climbing up out of a hole. In my apartment doors don’t slam…. holes don’t suddenly appear in walls….and there are no more jokes about burying me in the woods.
I realize this now…
Stripped of the possessions we thought we could not live without we have nothing to hide behind…perhaps then our true self can emerge…buried as it were behind the big screen t.v we watched to distract ourselves..to drown out the screaming voice that said….’Leave. Now.’
Things will improve….I’m willing to bet they already are. That beyond the white noise of pending legal matters, there is a depth of peace unknown for quite some time…a quiet voice replacing the scream to get away…to save yourself…a voice telling you that for right now, you are exactly where you need to be…you have only to listen and be still…
Thank you, Jenny! And thank you for sharing your experiences and the lessons you’ve learned. You gave me chills because I relate so easily to what you’ve written. I do believe that I’m exactly where I need to be and I’ll definitely learn to listen to that quiet voice and let it guide me toward a wonderful future.
Although I’ll still bury myself behind the big screen tv from time to time.
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Great Blog Jay!
As a mother, I can’t begin to understand, or even know, the pain, suffering, lonliness and heartbreak that you have suffered and endured this past year. As a parent, it hurts deeply to watch a child go through what you have and only be able to provide words of wisdom, love, support, and a big hug from time to time. (We can’t fix it or make it better).
We’ve raised you to be a kind, loving and good hearted man. You are all of these and more! We support you in your writing and enjoy reading it emencely! I know in my heart of hearts that life will bring you good things down the road. Keep the faith!
We are proud of you.
Gee, I’m sure there’s no favoritism here, eh Mom? ;O) Thank you for all the love, care, and encouragement over the years, and for raising me to be the free-thinking, creative, kickass dude that I am today! LOL Oh, and for instilling all those kind and loving traits into my psyche as well. Can’t forget that. Much love!!