Starting My 10th Year!

It was September 26th 2016 that I released my first video on YouTube. Nine years later to the day I'm still here, although my presence has been reduced significantly. Being able to create, to learn and to share has always been a part of my life. YouTube filled that void for me starting 9 years ago, and connected me with other people who also had the same interests. It also kept my brain from turning to mush!

It's been said that the only constant in life is change. Some may fight it, loathe it, ignore it or embrace it. My initial experiments with YouTube were about sharing my ideas about fixing up old campers, camping and enjoying nature. Perhaps most of my core values still remain, but these days my messages seem to get lost in this artificial world of drama and conflict. Even as I write this post, "AI" is trying to tell me what to write, what to create and do the thinking for me. A future without free thought is a scary one indeed!

I know a lot of people have been concerned as to why I have not posted any videos since July. Truth is I was enjoying not being under the spotlight, and turned my attention instead to helping someone else who needed a little help in reaching their goals. It was a private matter, but one that took most of my attention. It also gave me a chance to put my own goals in perspective. Although I do expect to post more videos, they have to reflect me and not the desires of a huge corporation whose only goal is profit.

In the next few weeks I hope to give more attention to my past and future viewers. Should I experiment with new ideas, they may not hit the mark with some people and I accept that. I feel the world needs more compassion, sharing and understanding, yet less preaching or opinions. Just be true to your heart and enjoy life, however ALWAYS keep that sense of humour alive!!!!

By the way, notice why I'm smiling in the photo above? I now have running water! SP