……which is interesting, because I only have a peripheral understanding of what a blog actually is. So forgive if this site looks a little weird until I get the hang of design and such.
I’ve been debating whether to blog for a couple of months. I wondered do I have anything to say? Or more importantly, do I have anything to say that anyone else would care enough about to read? Well, let’s find out.
It seems appropriate to begin by introducing myself. My name is Ken. I am recently retired from a 43 year career in the TV news business. I am as average and middle class as a man can be. I am adjusting to a whole new phase of life as a retiree and, for some reason, feel compelled to chronicle my journey.
I am acutely aware that people of my age group, who might actually relate to such thoughts, probably don’t even read blogs. They’re still buying newspapers and magazines and driving their kids nuts by continually asking for guidance as to how to operate their smart phones. So I realize that, in all likelihood, I am writing this to myself. But that’s okay. The therapy is worth the cost of the website.
But if, by some chance, you have come upon this blog, please read with charity and I would love to see any comments you might have.
You see I’m convinced this is part of the way to avoid becoming a cranky old codger…..expessing thoughts and drawing reaction. Isn’t that the greatest, or at least one of the greatest fears of being a senior? That you will no longer have anything to say that anyone cares about? And that makes you irrelevant, which makes you invisible. Not gonna happen here my friend. Here your thoughts will always be welcome, always be relevant, always be sought and appreciated.
Hey, maybe that’s it! Maybe this site could be a sort of ministry for the unacknowledged. An oasis from a world that is trying to pass you by. So come back often and read my offerings and shoot back yours as well. More to come shortly. See? We’ve become friends already.
Loved reading your first blog and will look forward to more. Anxious to hear about your grandchild and what you’ve been doing since you retired. Miss you in the mornings. Those ladies have “lost it” since you left. 🙂
I think it’s great Ken! Looking forward to reading it often!
Well you’ve pulled me in. Quite a journey ahead, let’s get started! : )
keep it coming, I understand,once a person retires they become a nonperson, this is a great way to sane.
Ken,
Not all the people you age (actually, I think I’m older) are behind the times, electronically speaking. I for one will follow your blog with interest.
Joe F
This must be Joe from my days at Kassouf in the 70s. I’m glad my sister shared Ken’s blog with me. Although I haven’t lived in B’ham in 1984, I remember him from local TV.
I could never imagine you as a cranky old codger. I look forward to reading your musings. Sure do miss you!
Therapy comes in many ways. This way you know who is listening, and advising. Oh, and I miss hearing about/seeing pictures of the dogs.
This is gonna be good. I, too, retired after 38 years teaching art (I actually taught your son in middle school and BTW, I hope he is doing well!) and for the first year in retirement I felt like a lost duck. There was too much of not enough to do after years of being “on” from 7:00 am until 4:30 PM. I have found that in the past months I have given in to too much floundering in my day trying to figure out what to do (I am such a planner)……..but I am at the point now where I am doing more rather than thinking about doing more, if that makes sense. It’s getting much better. Maybe we can compare notes……..
What a great idea! I can’t wait for the next installment!
I can’t wait to read your future blogs. After being out of the workforce a few years, my days fly by and I don’t know how I ever had time to work. Although having recently turned 58, I am still trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up. I find life to be a grand adventure. I look forward to reading about yours!
Love this. Always loved watching you on the news. Knew you at Huffman Baptist and now see you around Trussville Baptist. I will enjoy reading your blog!
I loved reading your first blog. People need to hear the word of god I was just talking with some neighbors about tithing I may have stepped on some toes. I just simply said if you can afford to go eat at Mcdonalds maybe you should skip one meal and pay tithes.
Can’t wait to read whats next!!
Looking forward to reading more!
Funny, I was just wondering about you this week. I’m a teacher and you presented me with one of my One Class at a Time awards. (I won twice!) I was hanging the “checks” in my new classroom and it made me think of you.
Glad to see you blogging. I’ll be following. Best wishes for this new journey.
I’m looking forward to reading your blog. BTW, thanks for facilitating the Gatekeepers’ forum.
I wil be reading. The adventures you have now won’t compare at al with the ones from before! Grands give you a whole new outlook and being at home ALL THE TIME isn’t something you’ve done since you were small. Oh, the fun you’ll have! ?
Glad you’ve are blogging! Miss your quick wit in the early mornings.
I see the log in but not the sign up. Help! etram101@gmail.com
I’m working on it. Still a little new to blog mechanics.
Thank you so much Anna. Really enjoyed my time at WDJC. Thanks for reading the blog.
Hi Amy. I use WordPress.
Ken
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Good day! Do you use Twitter? I’d like to follow you if that would be okay.
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