Time To Get Real

Everyone has a story...

...I don't talk to my extended family much. Everyone does their own thing in family, and due to past circumstances, that's fine by me.

Anyway, by some unfortunate family incident that dutifully required us to pull together, I was in my uncle's garage chatting with my cousins and uncle.

I briefly told my uncle that I was writing a book, which he seemed a little taken aback by. He then proceeded to give me something I've heard over and over again from people from all walks of life: I'd like to write a book, but I don't think anyone would be interested in what I have to say.

My uncle may not be my favorite person in the world(few of my family members are), but I think his life would make a great story. A former troublemaker who joined the military, and became a family man. In a time when everyone is being labeled as unfixable, and permanantely troubled, I think his story would be excellent. It's a shame he doesn't see it that way.

On that note, I think everyone has something important to tell the world, no matter how insignificant it is. The problem is, few people realize it.