I haven't updated this blog in over a year,  and much has happened. I''ve got 4 things I'd like to share that have occurred since I last blogged.  

One of the most exciting things was I spent a week in Bloomington, In (really, winter in Indiana, you're excited?) with my best pal in the whole world, Linda!  Admittedly,  the timing couldn't have been worse weather-wise,  I drove from the Indianapolis airport in a semi ice storm,  and the weather was cold, wet, and dreary the whole time I was there.  It just didn't matter though, it was so amazing to spend a week (actually about 10 days) with my wonderful friend.  I did take an overnight to Louisville (never been there), and toured the Louisville Slugger plant,  and saw Churchill Downs.  Best part was of course spending time with my "pal" Linda,  who's a great source of love and support for me.  I thank God that we reconnected a few years ago after almost 30 years.

Done much travel for work of late,  but thanks to the economic situation there are less funds for travel right now,  which is ok for me.  The multi-agency project I was working on was put in "hiatus,  so no more trips to Seattle for a while,  which I did enjoy (Got to get back to North Vancouver Gordie Roberts!)

Just got done spending a week in Anaheim w/ my lovely daughters @ the center of the universe the only place that matters,  DISNEY FRICKIN LAND RESORT!  We bought our annual passes and had the time of our life.  Nothing makes me happier than to watch the amazing amount of love between my daughters Felicia and Hayley.  I offered to take boyfriends if they wanted,  but they said absolutely not,  gonna be just Dad,  and his Girls.  I've been to Disney Parks over 100 time easily,  and this was the best time I've ever had!  Do not miss the new Toy Story Mania ride in DCA,.  it's truely amazing!  Also for a computer geek like me,  the technology behind this is amazing,  100's of HP Servers and workstations running Windows XP Enterprise.  I would love to be able this ride in the background to see how they make this really happen.  Again, Astonishing!

I imagine the most important thing is that after 8 years of using Oxycontin to deal with the pain of my Rheumatoid Arthritis (there was a time I had to use a walker to get around,  fortunately a drug called Remicade has put my Rheumatoid Arthritis into remission) I checked myself into Rehab to stop taking the drugs.  It's early in my recovery,  so I'll have more to say in a few days.  I've felt better than I feel now,  but this will pass one day at a time.  All I can say for anyone who is dealing with oxycodone or any other opiate legal or not (and this goes for all manners of chemical depency) I believe there is a way out if you want it - check yourself into rehab,  and after get some support from 12 step orgs.  It works if you work it.  More to come on this journey. 

1 last thing,  I've just recently discovered what pleasure I'm getting from Facebook,  never thought I was much for social networking,  but this has been  a blessing at this point in my life.  Thanks for nice words on my wall,  and keep em coming I love to read them over and over.  I love the whole Pat Lebs thing in particular,  I discovered in College that there is more to marching and concert band than playing scales for 5 minutes,  and then being yelled for 40 minutes.  I became a so much better musician in College and in Up with People where I was allowed to practice and participate.  (I did become something of an expert on Wonderland by Night and Wipeout in high school,  I thank Mr Lebs (God rest his soul) for that at least.