I don't hope that 2017 is going to be an epic year; hope, more often than not, leads to unnecessary disappointment. I don't expect 2017 to be an epic year; fundamentally, I am a pessimist. I don't wish for 2017 to be an epic year; wishes belong in the land of fairies and unicorns. I just know 2017 is going to be an epic year and, if it isn't, I shall make it so!
New house, farm life, Uni life, wild destinations, engaging with elders, working overseas, new students and big responsibilities, big small screen events and the perpetual pursuit of knowledge by investigation.
To all those that are fortunate enough to experience any, all or more than those aforementioned adventures, I believe you are obliged to document your journey. Why? In the first instance, there are many less fortunate than us that may never get to see what we see or do what we do and, as such, they may enjoy living vicariously through us. More importantly though, do it to leave a legacy for your kin that will live beyond your years.
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| That is not a shaving cut; that is a big left handed swipe from a massive male Western Grey Kangaroo. The gash extends down the shoulder and chest. Pappy took it on the chin (literally) reasoning that he surprised the boomer and was not surprised he copped the swipe. That is MY father; that is just ONE story. |
My father is one EPIC dude, but I have not had much more than a glimpse into his life. Although I keep promising myself I'll peel back his layers to discover all he knows and where he has been, I know there will never be enough time.
Sure we could go on a 'lads weekend away'; but how is that going to play out? It is not going to end in a 12 hour marathon recollection of his life lived long and hard. That is simply not going to happen. Instead, I will continue to get snippets of his past that he chooses to share in context with moments passing in the present; brief reflections. As time is passing so fast the sum total of that which I will learn will amount to, as I said, little more than a glimpse. Unfortunate, but true.
Sure we could go on a 'lads weekend away'; but how is that going to play out? It is not going to end in a 12 hour marathon recollection of his life lived long and hard. That is simply not going to happen. Instead, I will continue to get snippets of his past that he chooses to share in context with moments passing in the present; brief reflections. As time is passing so fast the sum total of that which I will learn will amount to, as I said, little more than a glimpse. Unfortunate, but true.
As for me? Well, when I am in the moment with my kids, I am (and they are) far more interested in their story than mine. That is as it should be. But none of us know when we will no longer be here and when that time comes my kids will have a fully annotated legacy of that which I was.
Anytime it is quiet, any time they are alone or they feel lonely, any time they catch some time to themselves they can come on an adventure with me. All they need is WiFi and a little of their boundless imagination.
Anytime it is quiet, any time they are alone or they feel lonely, any time they catch some time to themselves they can come on an adventure with me. All they need is WiFi and a little of their boundless imagination.
