Another Year

Another year around the sun, another 365 days tallied, another torrent of experiences weathered and another boatload of lessons learned.

Last December, my life was different from how it is today.

I’ve had loved ones experience all sorts of traumas. I’ve suffered from, learned about, and attempted to ameliorate (unsuccessfully at first, but more successfully over time) several disruptive medical issues.

I’ve altered (and had altered by external forces) my day-to-day routines, rituals, an...