While I like being part of popular movements and taking part in things that lots of other folks are taking part in, I also have this streak in me that, when it seems like everyone is going a particular direction, I like to take a different path.
You need to take your path. I need to take mine. Lots of the time we’re going to be traveling the same road, sometimes we’ll be heading in directions that have nothing to do with one another. I’m deeply grateful that you read this blog from time to time. Thank you.
When I started blogging nearly six years ago it was with the express purpose to talk about voiceover, which was at the time one of my life-long passions. Also at the time, it was a dream of mine to be working full-time and exclusively as a voiceover. I didn’t have any idea how I might be able to pull that off, with a wife and four children and being the sole “bread-winner” of said family.
But persistence, hard work and divine providence eventually led me (almost 2 years ago now) to leave my corporate job and strike out on this voiceover-only path. One unanticipated consequence of that shift is that it has actually become a bit harder to be consistent about my blogging now that all I’m doing (from a work point of view anyway) is voiceover. To you, my dear reader, I apologize for my inconsistent blogging of late. I will do my best to keep bringing you ideas and performances and people that I think will interest you. And to share with you, now and then, from my own well of experiences.
no apologies necessary, good sir. one of the reasons so many people pay attention to what you say and write is that you’re not just parroting everyone else.
and while i admit to being one of those who are always glad to see new content on the “boblog”, i also know you well enough to realize when you’re observing “radio silence”…it more often than not means you’re profitably busy! and who could object to that?
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Hi Bob
You don’t need to apologise or justify why you are not blooding like you did in the beginning. I read you on Facebook and occasionally come into your blog. Your paid work is much more important to you and your family and that is the right way round. Have a great day. Blessings from Anne.
Hello Friend!
I’m “jumping on the bandwagon” to say I’m glad you’re not on one… 😉 I belong to a few VO communities and follow a few people in our field for what they have to share; and true, most write every day. But I have to say I look forward to, and always click over for, your links. Why? Because it is that conservation of words that lets me know when you have something to say it is something well worth sharing rather than simply writing for writing sake. Sometimes you simply have a link to an item from someone else, and I have found some new great examples to follow through those, and sometimes wit or wisdom you have discovered yourself. But each has been a useful delight. So don’t change a thing. Enjoying the journey and thank you for sharing. Your friend, ~Nat
Bob
You are perfect just as you are and no apology needed.
Your blog is the one blog that can be counted on for no bs, thoughtful and relevant insight into the vo biz and I greatly appreciate it.
You and your blog are an inspiration and a source of support each time (and whenever) it shows up.
Thanks for being a partner to us all
Hey Bob,
Love your blogs. They have been a great support to me and and our greater VO community. Please take time for yourself whenever you need to. Or blog about nature. How about tree frogs?