If you’re reading this… Thanks for checking in!
I hope this to be the first of many “new” blogs to come. There have been 2-3 prior attempts to blog on a semi-regular basis. They all lost momentum and faded.
I like to write. Usually in a “stream of consciousness.” By using this method, you may find spelling and punctuation errors. MisSTEAKS will be made. Bear with me.
A book I read as a kid, fueled my interest in writing. Jerry Kramer was a right guard for the Green Bay Packers. He kept a journal during the final year of his career. The book is titled “Instant Replay.” I loved it. It influenced me to do the same in 1973 when I was 14 years old. I chronicled my dad’s diagnosis, decline, and end, when he had cancer.
The late Barry Locher, who was a friend, mentor, and one of the finest photojournalists I’ve ever known, told me a story. “Kent, I was all settled in to watch part of the Final Four when I stumbled across your blog. I wound up skipping the game and reading the entire blog about your dad in one sitting.” Barry told me I was “a good writer.” That felt good to hear.
This “blog thing” is meant to coincide (somewhat) as I work to “relaunch” my long-stagnant website. There have been attempts to overhaul content, gallery categories, etc., over a period of time. But those attempts have also been sidetracked. By inviting you to take a peek at the photos on here, it will hopefully hold me accountable to continue to put the time into it to get it up to date. You will, however, spot many from the archives.
As far as subjects go, there should be no lack of material to write of. Notes have been made of ideas. If you know me, it is certain you will read about photography, travel, music, and life anecdotes. Abbreviated versions of “Concert Flashbacks” have appeared on social media. Expanded, detailed versions will land here. I’m also planning on posting a photo(s) with a detailed backstory about them. This will be called “Every Picture Tells a Story.” That title is lifted directly from a Rod Stewart song. Don’t sue me Rod. You won’t get much.
The life anecdotes…There’s nothing special about me. But I’m blessed with a really good memory. I am grateful. My life flashes before my eyes almost every day. It can be triggered by music, a smell, a sight, a word. My hope is, by sharing, it may trigger something for those reading, that may make them think back or take stock in their own lives. When I write, I hope to be honest with myself and the reader. There have been 66 years of life experiences to draw upon.
For now…The website DOES remain a work in progress. The “sports & games” gallery is getting close to being back in shape. All other galleries are still a bit “scattered” at this point. Fine tuning is ongoing.
There are a handful of blogs left over from the past. Those will remain for now. Social media will be used to announce new blogs. Instagram only at this point. Been away from facebook for more than four years. Debating on a return.
Regards,
Kent K.