It’s two days until the election… No. I don’t want to start there. Instead, let’s review how my life has changed since I last wrote here.

The dating turmoil of my late twenties ended after I met a woman who truly made and still makes me happy. Before that, deep down in my core, I believed marriage was extremely unlikely. That my insecurities and relationship needs wouldn’t align with anyone that would love me back. But I was wrong. I found her. She was, and is beautiful inside and out. We dated for a couple years and then married in our early thirties in a wedding that is still brought up as the best the family has ever had. 10 years married now. No kids by mutual agreement. We’re aging together, still strong and healthy. Own a house, 2 cats and it’s lovely.

I’m re-starting this blog off the right way with her. Telling her about it, letting her know that this is an outlet I miss. Reaching a mutual understanding that she won’t read it or seek it out. Giving me the space to express myself more freely, even if it’s just to an audience of one.

On that stable foundation, I had a successful career in science. So much so that I retired from it early at 44. That was this summer. I’m still calling it a sabbatical, but it feels like retirement. Finances are solid and I’m proud of what I accomplished. My work helped save lives.

So, life was good during my absence from this blog. Society on the other hand….