Choice

250 word bio with given beginning and end

 Oh? Then, I should speak about choices. It’s the best way to answer your question.  And yes, it’s true I’ve not been employed in 37 years.

 

I was never really comfortable working at a desk in a room filled with Engineers wearing white shirts and dark ties.  I wore my hair a little long.  I ripped my tie off after work with a little too much gusto.  I tended to day dream and write poetry at my desk. 

 

I equated office work with confinement, control, false values, drudgery, and growing fat and lethargic.  I had little respect for thirty year “desk jockeys.”  My spirit was elsewhere.

 

I moved to a small town and began to commute and rebuild an old farm house.  On weekends I wore work boots and overalls and felt empowered.  I used my chain saw, worked in my garden, breathed unfiltered air and smiled often.  

 

Then I lost my job. 

I equated self-employment with freedom, health, real values, and happiness.  So, I registered a fictitious name, made a business plan, bought some tools, advertised, hired helpers and began to run my own company.

 

It’s been a roller coaster thrill ride during which I expanded consciousness and sensitivity, expressed my muse, moved through subcultures, professions, bad times and really good times.  

 

In this album we see pictures of smiling grandchildren, of Christmas and birthday parties, of houses I’ve loved, and a picture of myself in a conservative suit with serious expression.  Just remember, that is only appearance.

Reviews

[Rick Puetter]

Dear papaed,

A very revealing bio. Searching for real values. Searching for freedom and meaning. A life's goal and ambition. I understand so fully. Yes, the ups and downs. But then the excitement. Freedom is expensive, but worth every penny. Here's to your success in business, life, and self-discovery. The journey is all.

Best regards,

Rick

[Tate Morgan]

Man does that ever sound like my mind

[Tovli]

so sorry to be such a snail in responding. a lot of techno troubles and life/work in general. This is just very awesome. Loved it. such depth in such a short piece! tovli

[Marie Anzalone]

You don't happen to live in the North Country, do you? Your story could describe so many I met and admired while I was living there! I know exactly how you feel, counting down the years myself until I also break free and live the way I want to. Authenticity never has a false plan! Kudos to you on both a wonderful write, and a compelling story behind it.