A Start... of something

Hello people of the internet who may come across this random blog and read this random post. Welcome to the random thoughts and opinions of me, Brandon Magee... a middle-aged man who lives somewhere in the Northeast of the United States of America.

Do I have a specific plan on what I will be writing about on this blog? Absolutely not. As the title of the Blog says... expect something different every day. There will likely be a generous helping of thoughts on music and on sports. Also essays on politic and on things affecting my personal life. As well as other topics that I have not even thought of.

Largely, this is an experiment to see if I can find some peace in my life. Some might call it a diary of sorts. Others may call it a type of self-therapy. I, currently, am calling it a return to writing... something that I did as a side-hustle many years ago. Something that I enjoyed doing and, something I hope will become an enjoyable activity again.

What I will say in oblique fashion is that life has been difficult for me over the past couple of years. I am certain that over the upcoming months, these difficulties will be laid bare and, perhaps, give me some insight into my own self. Perhaps, I will be able to figure out how to recalibrate my life just by jotting down some thoughts on a daily basis.

At least, that is my aspiration. As with life itself, only time will tell.

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