What a Ride
 
So it has been a while.  Much has happened.   All Grace....   And what a ride it has been!   I began my sabbatical about year ago.  I shut down most of my social media connections--twitter, Facebook, and even stepped away from blogging..then....   I traveled to Rome and made a few side pilgrimages.   I climbed mountains in Utah   I played in rock n roll concerts with my son.   I spent time listening...really listening.   I read some, prayed some more, and even did some gardening.   I fretted over the state of the world and the sins and evils.  I prayed.   I let my hair grow (what's left of it) and finally( taking my wife's suggestion) --cut my beard.  I started a new job...then ended up having a full summer of being a Dad, Husband, Son--and Uncle.   I tried to grow organic things in the garden and remodeled a basement.            nnnnnervous dad      snow in Utah     I prayed some more and then would think about writing.  ...about finishing a children's book....about maybe ...