I swore I would quit writing “I’m a big slacker” posts. I haven’t posted in seven months, so I guess I’ve stuck to that pledge.

There have been a few changes around here. I have a new daughter and a new job. My already-scarce free time has vanished. Yes, I still want to write. More than I want to fly, or play Ultimate, or ski, or any of those other hobbies that come and go. I’m not going to try to make a career of it, though. I’d rather do this out of desire than obligation.

When I was a kid, I wanted a career in music. I mentioned this to a teacher, and he took me aside and told me that I could always enjoy playing or singing, without the pressure of having to make a living out of it. I’m sure that was his way of saying I didn’t have the talent, but that’s ok. I have a feeling I’d enjoy music less if it were my job.

So you won’t be reading much here about writing for profit from now on. I’d rather write because, and when, I want to — about whatever I want to write about. You might see more technology-related material. I don’t have the urge to write anything too technical, so there won’t be much code if any. I’m most motivated to write when it’s an escape from the day job. I want to make myself do more creative writing, and that may be easier if I’m not trying to build a copywriter’s portfolio.

You’ll probably catch a whiff of sour grapes in these words, but that’s ok too. I could try to edit it out, but this post has been sitting on my desktop unfinished for over a month and sticking out its tongue at me.

I think for awhile I was making this a blog about writing, which was a mistake. It shouldn’t be about writing, or Ruby, or culture, or gadgets, or my kids, or anything. From now on, it’s a blog for writing.

Thanks for reading. That is all.

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