Welcome to the introductory post of the "Yankee Near Nashville" blog.
Before I explain what I want to do here, I want to "put a bow" on the RH Factors blog.
Over the course of the 11 years, I wrote about many many life changes and memorable events; way to many to list here.
I used the forum as a way of keeping up with family and friends I didn't see on a regular basis.
In what I now see as a mistake, I tried to write for RH Factors the way a journalist would write a daily newspaper column.
I very rarely kept up with that premise and frequently got burned out trying to do so.
But now that my first blog is in the rear view mirror, I can truly say that the posts I enjoyed writing most were the ones recounting the places I traveled to and what I did there. I'm going to try and continue that premise with "Yankee Near Nashville".
I will be sharing my perspective about the people, places, and things I encounter while venturing in and around my "old Kentucky home".
However, I will only be posting 2 to 3 times a week. This will, hopefully, keep both my readers and me interested in what I have to say.
Here are several things that will influence what I decide to write about.
Up Bringin'
Because I was born and raised in a small town in northwest New Jersey, as a "Yankee", I sometimes have a different perspective on things I see here in the south.
But having lived in Kentucky for 20 years, I also understand southern culture quite a bit. In a lot of ways I consider myself a "southerner" now; but I'll always be a bit of a "Jersey boy".
My Generation
I'm a Baby Boomer; born the year John F. Kennedy was elected president. The world I grew up in was very very different than what it is now. Quite often I find myself experiencing something that's new or very different. That's when I find myself asking, "When did that happen?". There will be posts centered around the preponderance of that question.
Hobbies & Interests
Pop music, Disney, Lego, game shows, movies, baseball, hockey, stand-up comedy, listening to podcasts & audio books, and some TV sitcoms: are some of my specific interests. I will be writing about where learning about and enjoying these things takes me. Also, I am always curious about discovering new things as well.
Location, Location, Location
Although I didn't realize it before I moved to the midsouth, the area I live in is a great home base for driving to see a good portion of the country. I am within a day's drive of about half the USA. That drive may mean 12 hours on the road; but if necessary, it's do able.
Louisville, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and St. Louis are destinations where I can be there and back in the same day.
The place I'll most likely be writing about the most often is Nashville. I live only an hour away and go there quite often.
As a matter of fact, my first post is going to be about the two trips I took to Nashville in the month of May.
I do want to let you know that "YNN" will not be exclusively a travel blog. I will have other types of posts as well. You'll see what I mean as I write.
Once again, thanks for coming by and reading this new blog. My hope is to share with you in an effort to for a little online community. One where we share our experiences and keep in touch.
My next post will be available near the end of the week. Hope to see you here, then.
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