When I first started this blog a couple of years ago, I had maybe two readers. Now that I’m up to five, I thought it might be a good idea to revisit the thoughts and questions that got me started in the first place. Kinda remind myself of the vision, you know? If you please, meander back with me to my very first post.
Mine hit while I was standing at the bathroom sink. It had not been a good day. A virus was mocking my immune system. My part-time “extra” job was giving me fits. I had just been fired from my primary job–a job that I didn’t even like in the first place. I was breathless from the walk up the stairs, and I knew I couldn’t blame it on being sick. Feelings of failure, and weakness, and plain old ineptiosity were creeping in.
Then my wife, beloved of my heart, partner of my life, stood behind me at the sink and uttered the magic words.
“You have a bald spot.”
Mid-life crisis hit me right between the eyes. (more…)
