Do any human beings ever realize life while they live it?—every, every minute?" ~ Thornton Wilder, Our Town

Ah, time and the minutes tick by. As they do, it's hard to sit and capture the moments on paper. It's been since October since I last sat and wrote down the minutiae of my life. It's as if nothing has happened. But, in reality so much has. So, I present to you a list:

1) Maggie has a lovely baby boy named Neil.
2) Shannon has a lovely baby boy named Ryan. (she's asked me to be the godmother)
3) Thanksgiving has come and gone
4) So has Christmas
5) And New Year's, and Valentine's Day, and Easter........

In that time, I've also had the immense stress and pleasure to find myself a new home. Lindsey and I, while remaining great friends, have parted ways. She to live with her lovely boyfriend Brian, and me to my own home. Yup, I've bought a house. As I sit typing, I'm looking at my lovely green walls and the furniture Megan just rearranged. It's a great feeling to call some place my own.

Lastly, I have to say goodbye to my Aunt Margaretta. She had the extreme misfortune of battling ALS for the better part of a year. While I am sad that she has passed, I hope she's in a better place. I wouldn't wish such an awful illness on anyone.

There will be more, and pictures to follow.