Island Catharsis

It's been a while since I've thought about posting to the blog. After my dad passed, I needed to disconnect quite a bit and have spent a lot of time reflecting on what's important in my life. Though I get entangled in the pain and suffering that characterizes the human condition, I also deeply appreciate the privileges that I have. We just came off one of those privileged weeks, a beautiful stay in a house on Plum Island with old and dear friends. Lots of time to get lost in thought and tossed by waves. Tough to return to the city, but the loss of seaside peace was tempered by a fantastically sweaty run this morning in the Arboretum...