otherspect

These days I'm resetting, lifting my head up, reprioritizing, taking stock. There's been so much cruelty in the world lately; more so than at any point that I can remember. Kindness goes a long way, and not just kindness for humans. We're all in this together. I hope to do my small part to make the world a better place, however I can. Even if I can just bring a smile to one person's face, I'll feel like I've made a small difference.

Life isn't always roses, of course. I do try to stay optimistic, but I can get pretty down, too, and have been through my share of hard times. Some of them are ongoing. I think these experiences are helping me to learn how to listen, as well as how to care and be more genuine, more mindful, more present. If you are lonely, or if you need someone to talk at without fear of judgement, please don't hesitate to reach out. I can be a good listener, and I'll accept you as you are.

Making friends can be difficult, especially in this phase of my life, I find. It would be nice to make some new connections—even if it's just someone to shoot the shit with now and then. Conversation can be deep and serious, but it can also be light and silly. That's the beauty of connections; there are all sorts. I feel we need all sorts. I certainly do.

So, by all means, feel free to say hello. Ask me anything you want to know :-) I love meeting people and learning about the world, about different perspectives, about new ideas, etc.

otherspect.com -- my blog, where I post random stuff. There are links to my published works there, too.
otherspect.substack.com -- also my blog, but in newsletter form. I occasionally gripe about the world there. A habit I'm trying to curb.
youtube.com/@otherspect -- my youtube channel. Mostly music stuff there.