When Life Needs a Hard Reset!

The idea for this post first came to me while I was watching the movie “Up in the Air.”

The movie featured George Clooney as a corporate downsizer who dealt with the devastating effects of job loss – something that I deal with on a regular basis.

Then, there was the issue with a colleague who went home one day to find that his wife of over twenty years had left him and their children. He appeared clueless; had not seen it coming. In the scheme of things, the reasons would have been purely academic.

And there was my niece whose baby was diagnosed as terminally ill; Bob, a friend, who lost his job unexpectedly and had to make drastic changes to his career; a neighborhood restaurant that failed; and others who had to reboot their lives…

Sometimes life needs a hard reset!

From life and death issues to awkward moments, from anecdotes to opinions, we all have a story or two to tell.  Through the Social Interest section of Racquet Social, I hope to share with you some of my own personal experiences along with contributions from friends who have had to deal with unexpected situations of their own. Since its launch, the Social Interest posts have evolved to include broader topics that I feel will appeal to our readers.

If you have an experience that you would like to share please reach out to me through the comment section of this blog.

Crafted for swift consumption, the posts deliberately maintain brevity, adhering to a concise 1200-word limit, barring rare exceptions. Each piece is tailored for a quick read of under five minutes, respecting your time while delivering engaging content. To the extent possible, I avoid topics related to politics and religion unless they emerge from direct personal experiences or opinions that harmonize with the blog’s essence.

While Racquet Social‘s primary focus continues to be racquet sports, posts that touch upon the social aspects of sports, travel, and other everyday events in our lives have become an integral part of this site.

Ironically, there was no life-altering event when I hit the reboot button on my life and moved to Canada, nearly twenty-five years ago. Nevertheless, the move came with its share of social, emotional, and financial uncertainties. As I reflect upon the bygone years, I realize that most of my experiences have been positive. Fitting into the cultural mosaic of Canada came with some challenges which occasionally felt like situation comedies which I shall recount in future posts.

The social interest posts are not meant to be in any chronological or logical order.

Thank you for reading.