About Me

I`d like to introduce myself. I`m a middle aged man (Called Grumpy by my grandkids for some reason) who is trying to deal with anxiety and depression amongst all the other daily grind.

In this blog I want to try and understand my issues such as regret, sadness, feeling lost, and lots of other "Meaning of Life" stuff.

I shall be using quotations that evoke something in me.

Its not just about the quotes themselves, its about interpreting how they can move me forward in life.

I am hoping my blog resonates with you too in some way.




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