Looking back on what seems a few lifetimes ago, 2013 started out REALLY rough. Lost Mum, a pal and generally speaking, my life was in turmoil.
Somehow (partially through WWII Reenacting pals, the strong writing of HL Mencken, Anton LaVey and the music of J. Ordnung) I was able to put what was left of my strength back into good use.
Miss Trpkovski came into my life, first as a friend and now as my soul-mate (yeah sounds cheesy I know, but I’m just as surly and misanthropic as ever!) I cannot thank her enough for being an island of strength, I lost one of my all time favorite relatives, went to Iowa to help a pal with Arkham Studios, which I know run, helped on the HP Lovecraft Bronze Bust Project, and I am officially on the crew of an upcoming HP Lovecraft film.
With only a few short months left in this year, I can only speculate on the wonder and trials await me. But the one thing I will forever carry with me is that no matter how hard your personal burdens are, never forget to help those who matter when they are struggling. Do it, not for a pat on the back, not because it comes back around, but because that one single deed will grow. Anyhow that is enough of my rambling on and on.
I now leave you with a Nietzsche quote that has resounded in my head all year long…
"Strength is the morality of the man who stands out from the rest, and it is mine."
PS. Grew a nice hardy beard too.