I am buoyed quite often by my dreams of what lies ahead. Like many are apt to do when thinking about
their future, I focus beyond the scene in front of me. For most of you, it is retirement; for me, it
is my writing.
I became engrossed with this blog knowing it was read by
so many around the world. (Hello
Finland!) It never would have continued if
it were not for one, adorable ankle-biter who has helped me mature as a writer.
The other day I was working a long FTC. (Fatal Traffic Collision.) Two young people died. The excitement of a new, powerful car took
over the driver’s sensibilities; he lost control, killing himself and the
passenger.
Many on the scene had become quite grouchy. It may have been the combination of the
tension caused by City budget problems or the overwhelming media presence. Perhaps the scene was somehow gnawing on their
insides; sometimes, the job just gets to you. In this case, it was truly an unnecessary loss
of young lives. I felt blessed to have my writing to think about.
This blog has been a wonderful safety valve for me and a
saving grace; I have enjoyed writing every word of it.
My future has already begun with the completion of my
first novel, which is currently in the hands of beta readers. It took more than nine intense months of rewrites
and revisions to complete. I am a
changed man because of the experience, which has proved to be humbling,
heartbreaking, and challenging to say the least. I am so grateful the ‘whirlwind of a process’
did not ruin my loving relationship.
Although my posts may not be updated as often, this blog
will continue. An expanded version will
be published in an E-book format very soon. Many of the questions I have been asked throughout
my career will be properly answered, and I intend to announce the title here
first.
Allow yourselves to dream about the future you
desire. Better yet, dream with somebody
else. Like me, the future you imagine
today could very well become the life you live tomorrow.
