Like so many people I suffer daily from nothing more than being. I work a physically, and mentally demanding job with unpredictable hours and genuine consequences. Suffice it to say that most days I wake up wishing I hadn’t.

I have a magnificent family and a level of comfort that most of the planet would envy and I enjoy none of it. To make matters worse I love the Toronto Maple Leafs, which hasn’t been so great, although it’s getting better every day.

So I struggle, lots of people struggle, so what. The reason I bring it up is because throughout my struggles, whenever I ask people how to feel better the only answer I ever get is to just do it. I find this advice less than helpful. What is helpful is this, my blog. A Fly on the Leaf is my way of coping.

I want to enjoy life, but first I need to be able to cope with it. So I write funny stories about my favourite hockey team. It may not seem like much but that’s the point. We need balance in our lives. My nerve wracking job is mitigated by tales of fantasy. If you are struggling I hope you can believe that it’s possible to get by. Start small, find a thing and never let it go.

Much love and good luck with being. #LetsTalk