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My friend Jamie took this photo with the panorama feature on his phone last night at Nellie’s. It’s a rare thing for an image to capture exactly how I felt in a moment, but this one is spot on.  You can click to enlarge it.

Read page after page of analysis
Looking for the final score
We’re no closer than we were before

Who are you? What are you fighting for?
Holy truth? Brother I choose this mortal life

Lived in perfect symmetry
What I do, that will be done to me

As the needle slips into the run-out groove
Love - maybe you’ll feel it too

–Keane Perfect Symmetry

This week I’m taking care of Piper, the almost 3 year old Hound mix that I co-parent with my ex.  She’s one of the sweetest dogs I’ve ever met–affectionate, and a total attention whore with a curiosity that never ceases.  It’s really a joy to have her stay with me, and I wish I could have her on a more permanent basis.

Though there were many things I wish I could have done differently in my relationship with K, I do not have a shred of regret for raising Piper with him.  I’m glad he and I were able to navigate a difficult–and at times ugly–breakup with enough decency not to use her as a pawn in negotiations.

I can and do long for more time with her, but ultimately I know that I have to make the best of time we do get to spend together.

I’ve decided to have another go at this whole blogging thing.  I’m not sure what I’m going to write about or who will be interested in reading it, but what the hell?  It’s something to do.