A shot I snagged a couple of years ago; it reminded me of an arch, and I call this place "The Cathedral."
I should have led with this post.
Some of you know that this has been a truly awful year for me in so many ways. One of the reasons I relaunched ARA yesterday is that I was at the lowest point I’ve seen in a very long time, and I literally didn’t know what I was going to do. I thought maybe the cathartic distractions of blogging would help, because I honestly felt like I was going to lose my mind with worry. On the longest night of the year, it felt as though I’d never see daylight again.
And today . . . that’s all gone. The resources I needed (have been owed for three months, as a matter of fact) finally came through - in a bigger way than I expected, too. And I owe the universe a debt of gratitude.
And so I need to say a very public, profoundly grateful "chi mi’igwech" to Gichi Manitou** and life generally.
* Anishinaabemowin for "thank you."
** Anishinaabemowin for, literally, "Great Spirit"; translates roughly to "Essential Mystery," "Creator," or simply "God."
Ah, darlin’, peace be with you.
Comment by NTodd — December 23, GMT @ 13:2344 PM
I was thinking of you a lot over the last three years. I never took the old ARA link off my “Favorites” and I kept you in stasis on the blogroll. I am so happy you are back on your feet, and I wish you all the best.
Next time you’re in the South Valley, stop by Barela’s and have some huevos rancheros with chile rojo and do it for me!
Comment by Mustang Bobby — December 23, GMT @ 18:2319 PM
You guys are great!
Seriously, I never expected such a warm welcome back to the blogosphere - erm, blogtopia (y!sctp!) - erm, wherever it is that I am. It’s nice to have been missed.
And Bobby - absolutely wrt Barela’s! Maybe in a couple of weeks, as a matter of fact. When I do, I’ll report immediately.
Comment by Administrator — December 24, GMT @ 11:2448 AM