Hi there! My name is John C. I’m a journalism major, retiring PR pro, news junkie, and “up north” lake nerd. Writing is my way of sharing some thoughts and feelings, words that hopefully help others make sense of our shared experience — whether it’s as silly as griping about the weather or as deep as contemplating how we make our lives more meaningful. Without really having a plan, I’ve made a good living as a writer for more than 30 years. Now I do it for fun. This blog is new, experimental, and covers a wide range of topics. My hope is you will enjoy reading and sharing the journey with me! By the way, I live in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, I’m still married to my first wife, we have two grown children, a “bonus” son (aka son-in-law), and a young grandchild — as well as elderly parents, all of whom we are very proud.