…one is the normal, ‘professional’ one I have been living for an awfully long time. The other was born in the freedom days of youth many years ago only to enter some kind of hibernation from which it might be roused at irregular intervals to put in a surprise appearance – surprise to me, if no-one else! It was a bit like one of those freak-shows in a travelling circus that might pop into town occasionally: worth a few pennies for a quick look-see before it disappeared again. Not exactly the Bearded Lady, more The Man With Two Heads… (Not sure if the general image is ‘right’ by the way..!)
Given that ‘Life One’ has given me some time off recently, ‘Life Two’ – more like a bear out of hibernation , perhaps – is on the prowl again and, actually, making a bit more of a fist of it in terms of hanging around. Especially as a schizophrenic lifestyle might actually be workable. Keeping it fed – with a ‘blog’ like this, and making some kind of (most likely) half-hearted attempt on social media – is, I discover, pretty much essential, however uncomfortable. The challenge is that I’m sure my feeding it alone will be wholly inadequate. Even bears need to know they’re wanted. For ‘Life Two’ this means readers – and in today’s world – followers, and likes, and shares, and retweets.
Not that the bear really understands this – but you can help keep him happy and out of hibernation…
Ian Gouge - Writer 