Lessons from a Year of Blogging
Hard to believe, but I’ve been writing this blog for a full year now.
It started as a simple idea—just a way to get some thoughts down, share a few stories, and reflect on things that matter to me. I didn’t have a real agenda or a schedule. I just started writing.
I’ve honestly been more consistent than I expected; the blog has become a kind of rhythm. Most posts come out of something I’ve been thinking about—faith, family, work, retirement, the past, the future, or sometimes just something small that stirred a memory. A lot of it has been personal. I’ve told some stories, looked back on old jobs, music I grew up with, and family moments that still mean a lot. I’ve also written about things I’m still trying to figure out.
A few themes have shown up more than once:
Faith – Not just what I believe, but how it’s grown and shifted over the years. I’ve written about Scripture, prayer, healing, and the way faith looks different as you get older. Hopefully, I’ve written with honesty and grace.
Work and Retirement – After over 40 years at one job, stepping into retirement has been a major shift. I’ve tried to capture both the freedom and the adjustment—the loss of structure, but also the chance to breathe.
Memories – Some of my favorite posts have been the ones where I just tell a story. An extension cord. A song from high school. These small things carry meaning, even if they don’t seem all that important at first. I am more nostalgic than I thought.
Family – I’ve written about my parents, our kids, my wife Tanya, and now, a grand-daughter on the way. These relationships shape who we are. And they’re often where the richest parts of life show up.
Looking Back and Ahead
If you’ve been reading along this year, thank you. Whether you’ve read every post or just a few here and there, I am both surprised and appreciative. The writing has helped me process things I might not have otherwise. And it's been meaningful to hear when something I wrote connected with you.
I’m not sure where the next year of writing will go, but I plan to keep at it. Still learning, still reflecting, still trying to say things in a way that feels real and true.
Thanks for being part of the journey.
—Greg