Blossoms, Bees, and, Well, Just Life: An April Day in the Shire

Hello there, David here, from a Baby Boomer in Bosnia. If you’ve been following along on Substack, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever our digital paths cross, thank you.

I genuinely mean that. It’s a lovely thing, this little corner of the internet where we can connect, reflect, and share a slice of life.

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Greetings from the Shire! It’s a lovely April Wednesday here, and I’m out just admiring my surroundings.

The weather I have to say is absolutely delightful. There’s warmth in the air, but that familiar British style chill is still there.

Despite recent rain and some strong wind, the blossoms on the fruit trees have held their ground.

Bees are buzzing around my favourite sour cherry tree Will there be cherry jam later this year?

Embracing Simplicity

As I might have already told you, I’ve been experimenting with field recording. As yet nothing fancy, just experimenting. Capturing everyday sounds like the neighbour’s barking dog and bees buzzing has become really fun.
I am looking at this new hobby as part of a broader shift such as tuning out of metrics and tuning in to authenticity. No more obsessing over my YouTube channel for example.
I’m now far more interested in real conversations and meaningful connections.

Sharing the Journey

If you’re ever curious, feel free to drop me an email, like Brian from Sarajevo did. I’m not an expert on Bosnia, just someone living the story and happy to share it.
And YES, I’ve been granted permanent residency for life.
Next up? The grand adventure of converting my driving licence. More on that soon.

Reflections at Seventy

Being over seventy and living in here, as I have said so many times, has its quirks. I now find myself not just a father, but a friend to my grown kids, who’ve even suggested that I should take up Bosnian citizenship!

Funny to think, back in the ’60s, that this would be my life.

Mapping a Global Community

Lately, I’ve been working on a fun side project that warms my heart.

I’m trying to map out where you’re all tuning in from, this wonderfully scattered global community that’s come together through storytelling.

If you’d like to add your pin, just drop me a quick note at questions@anenglishmaninthebalkans.com.
I’ll give you a shoutout in an upcoming episode and plant your digital flag.

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That’s a Wrap Then

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Thank you for listening. Stay safe, and as we say here in Bosnia, Vidimo se opet, we’ll see each other again.