Nobody Wants You to Succeed (Not Even Your Mother)

On being reckless and irresponsible

It seems like a lifetime ago that I was aboard the Queen of Cowichan, but in calendar time it has only been a little over a month. The Queen and I have become a little more familiar and comfortable with each other, and I like that the relationship is simple. She takes to the seas while I do some of my best writing.

Tonight, I am told I am going to be recognized for my accomplishments in Langley, thus the expenses paid trip across the ocean. And I can already hear you asking, “What accomplishments would those be, David?”

The simple truth is I don’t know. I may be recognized for something other than what I am going to acknowledge myself for here.

Either way, on February 16, at our live music and multimedia extravaganza called Clean Slate, I launched:

Music, writing, comedy. Three of my favorite avenues of creativity, plus a new offer. And it was not exactly a cakewalk to have that all done in time for the event, promote the event, and have it run smoothly save for a few minor glitches (if only in my eyes).

As much as an event is a one-off, I reserve judgment as to Clean Slate’s ultimate impact because the aftermath has yet to play out in full. Given that attendees were…