It has been some while since I've been to this journal and much has happened since I've last reflected and written anything down. In the scheme of world events I'm sure that nothing I will say here is going to make western culture gasp and thank God that I have returned to enlighten them. However for my little slice of life the events have been....well, more lively than in most six week periods of time. I've been to Ireland, established a new chapter in the relationship with my son, turned 55 years of age and I'm in the process of being promoted in my new job of a little over 2 months. Now that is a lot of activity, at least for me. Oh, and to top it all off I've agreed to participate in a 10K run with my son sometime around next May or June. He is a marathoner, I am an overweight senior who hasn't even approached anything like running in over 10 years....but it is an enticing thought.
Getting back to the US from Ireland introduced me to a rather long and unexpected period of physical and mental adjustment. I am just now beginning to feel somewhat normal and following a recognizable routine. I have many more thoughts but need to run off and do exciting things like mow the lawn and figure out what my training regimen is going to be like. I have a ways to go before I can begin to take this quest seriously, but I am all about succeeding here so the quest begins!
