Where to begin? So much has happened since my last post in 2009. During that time, I have many had losses: both of my parents, my best friend Barbara, and my bird of 26 years. It hasn't been all about loss though. I found my soul mate, I got a promotion at work, I found a new circle of friends and a new way to live via the buddhist temple. Life is good, tinged with sadness if I let it.