Bittersweet

Friday, October 28th, 2011

Everyone always says that change is a good thing. That it’s inevitable. Happens whether we like it, whether we want it, or not. Change is an opportunity. Maybe. But what about when you force change? What about when you really want change to happen, so much so that you make it happen? What then? No [...]

Post-Romantic Stress Syndrome

Monday, October 17th, 2011

Amidst my own ongoing relationship drama, I recently found myself on the front lines of the dissolution of a marriage. I had been privy to much of what was happening first-hand, but even I was caught unaware by the tipping point that would launch the relationship into a full-fledged separation and inevitable divorce. It is [...]

Good Talk

Friday, October 14th, 2011

 “Come sit by me. I need to tell you something.” …. “We’re moving again. I know you’re probably not at all surprised by this, as we haven’t been ‘home’ in three weeks, but there it is. I’ve found a new place- a complete rehab with a view of the lake, the city, and Wrigley Field; with [...]

So This is Happening…

Friday, October 7th, 2011

On Sabbatical

Thursday, October 6th, 2011

If it is possible to take a sabbatical from one’s life, that’s precisely what I’ve done. I’ve stepped aside, packed my bags, taken some time to be…elsewhere. After Wendy and I raised $1153 for PAWS Chicago (AMAZING- thank you so much, guys!) and walked in a very rainy and muddy 4K, we didn’t return home. [...]