It's predawn on an October morning. I love October, this should be one of my favorite Octobers ever, as a recent retiree finally able to enjoy autumn full time. October was one of those things I was most looking forward to... but it's currently a bit of a bust. As was August and September, actually... cancer definitely is a pro at busting things up! Yet, it's also a pro at shining a light on what actually counts in this transient life of mine. Connections, vitality, gratitude, discovery, contemplation, anticipation... I've decided my mantra for this experience is going to be "interlude," acknowledging this pause in the action, while implicitly signifying there is still life to be lived in my second act. I've decided to start this blog for two reasons, First, for anyone who might want to know updates but might be afraid of "bothering me," though I'd like to assure everyone it's not a bother at all to hear from you. In fact, it's sus...