I’m of the generation this was geared towards and yet I never once set foot in a podcast studio, nor ever attempt to start one up myself, what gives? Likely it’s because I scratch that itch here on paper (such as it is written down) and don’t feel the need to speak it aloud. I also don’t care for the sound of my own voice, and most definitely don’t want to talk on camera. My thoughts are jumbled and varied and don’t lend themselves well to video. I’d panic and repeat myself. Also if 8 have to listen intently I’d likely hear the buzzing of the lights, the ceiling or box fans, the AC, or some other conversation and not be able to 100% pick out the dialogue I’m supposed to be following along in order to answer any questions. Also, not that interesting of an individual am I. Welcome to another edition of “Somewhat of a midlife crisis and hobby change with Mark!” Are we riding giga coasters at Wonderland, building furniture, sculpting, building model kits, painting, playing the guitar poorly, doing lawn care, splitting wood manually, or assembling miniature terrain? Maybe we’re looking at starting welding, or sheet metal fabrication? Having a good in the kitchen with a trusted recipe, or digging for fossils & geodes with my kids, or planting new fruit trees to combat food scarcity… I don’t know, but I do know others have dedicated themselves to any one such topic, and would do a far better job at it. Jack of all trades and a master of none! It would be a mess, but a fun mess at that.
Sunday Funday. We had another couple of inches of rain yesterday. Good for the corn and beans. At least it was two to six inches like Niagara got last weekend, that’s far too much all in one go for a single day. Dangerous too.
Oddly enough I do know somebody with a music podcast, they explore esoteric musicians and discuss arrangements and music theory. Things I know next to nothing about. That sort of thing seems dense and unforgiving. I play music, I don’t write it, or about it. It’s why I can enjoy Angine de Poitrine without waxing poetic about microtonal math rock. Time signatures that differ from four-four baffle me. I still like it though, but I couldn’t discuss it beyond a guy feeling, and a vibe check. I know a fair number of people that do Tik-Tok or IG video clips about strength training and sports specific muscle group development which is cool. I’m too pear shaped to try to be a fitness influencer type. I like crabs and snacks far too much.
I’d rather have my collected short works take off than be known for anything physical about myself. Downloads are still creeping upwards too which is pretty awesome. Thank you very much! They’re free, both books. But I digress.
I wonder if we’ll watch a movie today?
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