Tuesday, September 9

Day 1

Today is the first day of the rest of my life.

I have been blogging for years and loved the comments, critiques and over-all discussions that came from this blog.

I'm still amazed by the concept. When I was a kid in the 80's - the concept would have been almost laughable. Why would anyone want to read my thoughts and observations - and then, feel compelled to comment on them?

Man ... The Internet rocks.

But today - I am starting with a clean slate.

I erased every posting I have ever written. I even changed the template.

I lost my job today.

My family is nervous. My wife is being strong, but we've been through this before. I know what she is feeling.

My kids are nervous ... bordering on being scared. They know that many times people have to move when this happens. Moving is scary enough for adults.

Me? I'm feeling everything: Apprehensive / Tired / Exhilarated / Anxious / Queasy / Giddy

But if there was ever a time to start with a clean slate ... it has to be after losing a job you've held for a long time - one that came with a lot of personal association.

Life's about learning.

So I will continue to share all of the great old stories with my buddies - but the blog is about what I am observing now.

And I'm off to a good start. I learned something amazing today.

In talking with the kids about our situation, they were having trouble holding back tears. I said it was okay to cry and even be a little scared about what was ahead. One of my kids stopped me and said they weren't crying about a potential move. They were crying because they knew how much I loved that job.

May I never forget what is really important in life ...