Sad, but it’s time to get off the bus

THE LONG GOODBYE

It’s said that all good things come to an end and sadly, most average things do as well.

I’ve been writing this column for more than three years now and I’ve often wondered if anyone’s been reading it.

Now and again I would be approached in the street with a bit of light-hearted banter which made it all worthwhile. “Stop putting that rubbish in the paper,” they’d say, “Think of your children.”

But not everyone was a fan.

On your behalf I’ve analysed and dissected some of life’s most important skills (buffet grazing) and some that perhaps aren’t so essential (breathing).

In my view education is one of life’s great gifts and to think that someone, somewhere, may have learnt something from one of my columns, even just a little bit, is ridiculous.

I often had to fall on my sword in the name of illustrating an art, revealing my innermost thoughts and feelings.

My soul got laid bare on more than two occasions and it was the most excitement my soul had had in a long time. What started off as a bit of fun turned into an obsession

My eyes and ears were constantly open to the wonders of the world, on the hunt for the tips and advice that could make life’s voyage of discovery a little more enlightening and a bit sillier.

While I’m sure you assumed I dedicated hours to researching and understanding each skill or activity I covered, I actually tended to make it up off the top of my head after Coronation Street when it’s well known that the creative juices are flowing fastest.

But there comes a point in every journey when it’s time to get off that bus.

Some people never get on the bus. Perhaps they don’t live near a route with a frequent service or perhaps, just maybe, they’ve got a car.

But I’ve enjoyed being on the bus and I think I’m going to miss it.

So what now for my faithful following?

Don’t mourn the loss of one of the biggest chunks of happiness in your life.

Don’t spend hours pouring over all the Learn with Kev columns that you cut out and stuck in a scrapbook. Begin your life in earnest and in the knowledge that you now have all the skills you need to succeed. Even you. Yes, you. Well, perhaps not you, but everyone else should be ok.

Either that or buy the book!

Thank you for reading Learn with Kev and I wish you all the best for the future.