Family matters

The last two weeks have been more than a little stressful because of family health issues. Let's just say that one parent has been in the hospital for far longer than expected, so I've been caring for the other, who has dementia.

Obviously I find all this distressing. Watching one parent become more and more confused and forgetful, unable to remember what I told them less than a minute ago; the almost daily commute into and out of town; the oscillating spirits of the other day after day. I'll be honest and say that I've spent less time trying to make music simply because I've no energy left. Hell, I haven't been able to DJ because of that, or because I was in town at the time.

I just deleted two and a bit paragraphs of self-pitying whining. I'm not coping well, obviously, and need quite a lot of me time. Not the Behemoth beer, actual time to lavish on myself. And probably have a small breakdown.

Anyway, I've signed up for a webinar on inspiration and coming up with ideas. It's an early start on a Wednesday, but that's too bad, and should have some useful inspiration.

Exit through the gift shop.