About

 The Blog's Journey

Remember the golden age of blogging? Back in 2005, when LiveJournal and Blogger were the digital campfires where we gathered to share our stories? That's when Damned in Blue was born – just another voice in the wilderness, or so I thought.

As a philosophy major with a creative writing bent, words were already flowing through my veins when I started this blog. For three years, I poured my thoughts here until 2008, when life took me in different directions. I thought the name "Damned in Blue" felt too constraining then, too tied to a single emotion. Young me thought, "I'm not just sad anymore," and moved on to other writing spaces.

But here's the funny thing about names – sometimes their meaning grows with you. 

After a 12-year hiatus, I returned in 2021 with a deeper understanding. "Damned in Blue" isn't just about sadness; it's about the beautiful melancholy of knowing everything is fleeting. 

It's about acknowledging that we're all "damned" to live with the awareness that each moment is "just one more time" – and finding beauty in that truth.

This blog serves two purposes that mean the world to me:

First, it's my way of making sense of life's chaos and sharing those insights with others. Maybe not many will read these words, but for those who do, I hope they find something that sticks – a reminder that even when life isn't great, there's always something to learn. After years of isolation, this is my bridge to connection, my way of giving meaning to experiences by sharing them.

Second, and closest to my heart, this is a letter to my children. Someday, when they're older, they might wonder about their dad's thoughts, struggles, and victories. 

These pages will be here, holding the stories of who I was, the mistakes I made, and the lessons I learned. It's my hope that they'll not just read these words but carry forward the tradition of learning and sharing.

About Me

By day, I'm an SEO specialist who started as a writer. I help websites find their way through the digital maze to reach their audience on Google. It's about crafting content that connects and converts – turning visibility into opportunity.

But my proudest title? Dad. I'm blessed with two amazing kids – a beautiful daughter and a wonderful son who sees the world through the unique lens of autism. They're my world, my motivation, my everything.

That's why I came back to Damned in Blue. Life has taught me that our stories matter – not just for ourselves, but for those who come after us. Whether you're one of my kids reading this years from now, or a stranger who stumbled upon these pages, I hope you find something here that resonates.

If these words speak to you, reach out. If not, that's cool too. Like life itself, this blog is about the journey, not the destination.