Winns across the world

17th April 2009

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Welcome, friends!

Here are the questions that race through my mind as I begin the process of pimping-out my usual, greatly-feared, under-appreciated, passive-aggressive holiday letter:

1. By creating a blog am I, by default, a narcissist?

2. Is that question in itself narcissistic?

3. Why am I doing this as opposed to working on my novel? (I did the book all morning— get over it. How deep is a hole? It will be finished when it’s finished. Stop asking— and no, I’m not &$#ing touchy!)

4. In this economy, is it still in proper form to share your travels? Especially when you’re an addict? And finally:

5. Can you handle the emotional meltdown that’s coming?

Here’s the nut of it people: I live too bloody far away from most of you and airfare being what it is and the fact that none of you live near decent snorkeling means I probably won’t be visiting anytime soon. Them’s the breaks. However, if you’ve been directed here it means I miss you. Hell, I wish you could come over for dinner. I’d make chili. Cat would choose the wine. But until that day comes this is my attempt to keep in touch, to share stories beyond the small-talk. So while I wait to hear about the crap that matters to you, this is the crap that matters to me. Besides, this isn’t just about South Africa— which is a wild, intense and compelling subject in it’s own right— this is about how and where Cathy and I are as people, how we relate to each other and to the world at large. Also, we both feel very blessed and humbled, not only by the opportunity to travel and explore but by being able to share with all of you fine folks across the globe. Okay, meltdown over.

Finally, In my family, blame must be assigned BEFORE any solutions are sought. To that end, I would like to take a moment to blame media- aficionado and Black Rock City refugee, Nick Cain for inspiring this course of action. All angry letters arising from material posted here should be directed to: nickhasnosenseofhumor@refusestoletmeposthisemail.com

Other than that, enjoy the blog!

And yes, you will be tested.

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