There are so many things I’ve wanted to write about in 2023. I’ve started half a dozen blogs, only to leave them as a draft after a sentence or two. 2023 brought major writer’s block, in spite of my having lots of ideas. It was overall a good year, the best in a very long time. There will likely be some more posts about 2023, now that the words seem to be flowing freely out of my head.

There have been many highlights this year. I switched jobs to one I really enjoy. I work with a great group of people and am reconnected with my favorite coworker from my previous job. No matter how bad things get, I am thankful for great coworkers and healthcare providers.

I also reconnected with a long time friend from high school. It’s like no time has passed. We meet for lunch and talk about our lives, kids, etc. I’ve tried to make a conscious effort to be more involved in the lives of my friends. I stumble at it, but I keep trying.

In June, we took a vacation that is the best one I’ve ever had. It was a RV adventure on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It was cool to see wonders of nature from my child’s perspective. (The details are for another post)

The best part of 2023 is that the boys and I are settled into our safe haven of a home. There is peace here, well as much peace as one can have with two teenagers in the house. I went through Autumn and the holidays without falling into depression. We even decorated for Christmas, which is out of our norm. It’s amazing what happiness can do for a person.

Now that we’ve entered 2024, my dreams for this year are to continue the joys of 2023. I hope for peace and happiness.