Yeah, I'm a desert rat, the women in my office run the A / C constantly, while I wear long sleeves and shiver.

Probably a good idea, we don't want to give out too much personal info. Hackers will glean, and they're relentless.

I have so much to say about these pieces! I'll revisit, in the meantime I'm headed out, enjoy your walk and good luck with the venue. I actually turned a job down with FM Bank a few years back because the VP position did large events only... crazy big events. I just saw 😬 ... so I feel you!

You're in a good space, I'm happy for you. Being a few years out from retirement myself, maybe that's when I'll finally get serious about publishing my zine.

Wow, what a journey that must have been, geeez! It sounds like you went through a real emotional rollercoaster, I'm so sorry 😞

That sounds incredibly stressful, and honestly, anyone would be a mess for a couple of months hearing something like that from a specialist.
And on top of that, the added pressure of being a one-man band and not having family nearby to lean on... holy moly, I can't even imagine.

that's really concerning to hear. That sounds incredibly scary for him and for everyone who cares about him. It sounds like he's been through so much already.
You're right, they are the ones going through hell, and it speaks volumes about your character that you're so focused on them.

Going through an experience like that can really bring a new appreciation for life and a fresh perspective. I hope you're feeling that.

It sounds like you've been through a lot with that cancer scare. I'm so relieved to hear your biopsies came back clear – that must be a huge relief.

That's hard to hear...It sounds like you've been carrying a lot of worry and stress with everything that's going on with your friends. It's a tough deal.

You know you just hit the nail on the head, right?

And I put no DMs because I got flooded with them and I had to make them stop 🙄

That's fine, I'll share a little bit here, only my personal projects are suffering, I haven't lost my passion but I've hit a wall. I can't bring myself to do anything once I walk in the door. Maybe work is draining me.

Thanks, he had cancer and passed away two years ago, we were really close.

Lol, now that song is stuck in my head! I think it was a Bangles tune.

Amazing work