It’s been, among other things, a year of reconnection. I’ve made an effort over the last year to rekindle friendships long abandoned, with great success in some cases, and harsh reminders of why the friendship was left behind in others. Some of the friends I’ve not seen in a few months, and others in almost 20 years. In each case, I’ve rediscovered something I’d forgotten, and in each case I’ve realized how much we’ve all grown. It’s been one hell of a year, but I think, finally, with the help of friends, family a very special woman, that it’s finally coming around.

Last night I saw someone I’ve not seen in almost 10 years. Last night I played guitar for the first time in months. Last night I sang joyously and out loud in the car for the first time in years. Last night I picked up a pen and drew for the first time in 14 years. Last night felt good.