Hello.
Thought I'd catch up.
Dust this thing off and see if it still runs
Yes
I'm still alive.
Sometimes barely
It's been quite the journey the past few years.
What have I been up to?
Well
I spent quite a bit of time in Europe.
Tuscany wine has nothing on Oregon Pinot Noir
Despite what you've heard
Just sayin'
I've traveled up and down the East Coast searching for the perfect lobster roll
Whale watching in Alaska
Twice
I took a week and luxuriated on a bike ride with a friend
Lost 2 remarkable Scotties
Sweet Dewey
And
Mad Maggie Moo
Losing them felt like I was burying my own heart
No more dogs.
No way will I be that vulnerable again
Heart strings plucked by their naughty and sweet
Played with loved ones
Laughed. Cried. Fought. Made up.
Eventually
I found myself working 65-75 hours a week
Which was ludicrous
And soul sucking
Then
I was in a serious motorcycle accident
Deep sinkholes, blazing hot asphalt and sliding 150 feet at 55 mph is most definitely something
I don't recommend for the faint of heart
and
I can't even describe the pain level
scary surgery
the many casts
horrific tests
or
frustration of rehab
I'm still working with a Physical Therapist
Who has the patience of a saint
the face of an angel
and
the voice of a drill sergeant
Knowing all the time
I will never, ever be the same
I often thank the cow who supplied my leather gear
My protection didnt include hers
Surprisingly, after my accident
I've found myself losing my dental hygiene career
I'm semi ok with it
Because
My life's path took a far different course
I'm writing a lot more, and working on some fairly lucrative projects
Being paid to write....huh....who would have thought?
