So, I haven't written a blog in many months. I have written a few pieces for the DeLaune
site and helped with marketing content for clients but stepping up to my own
plate and writing has been a challenge.
Not because I don't have anything to say, but more because I don't have
a clear way to organize the thoughts about my life and the world around me, but
it is time so here I go.
To start it out, Donald Trump has turned out to be the
president he promised he would be. It
may turn out that his bombastic tweets and statements were enough to scare the
Korean peninsula to peace. While at the
same time it appears to be turning Syria into a war zone between Israel and
Iran as compared to its own civil strife or the interference of the
Russians. He seems to believe his
campaign promises were real, people elected him for them, and even if he
doesn't understand why they are good or bad his job is to implement them. I have also written in the past about my fear
in national elections of the impact to our judges and courts and he will prove
me right on that.
It is also scary from Iowa to Utah and back that
conservative states are showing increasing motivation to turn back the clock on
civil rights. Whether it is gay
adoption, or a women's right to choose what and how to care for her own body,
these states are believing this is their moment. I am convinced that this turn of the courts
has emboldened them and the only place that can stop them is the Supreme
Court.
I sit in a blue city, in a red state, that I believe is
turning bluer every day. But, I heard
the largest population in Texas is rural where the only government providing
services and education is the state. So,
even as larger cities continue to dominate the discourse and lean toward more
liberal causes, the state of Texas government is focused on the more
conservative rural areas especially for social issues keeping the government
policies and directions red.
On a more positive note, we love Austin, and I am truly
happy about the move. A few days ago, I
was under some stress and wished for a sunrise over the ocean to help but that
is one of the few times I think about the past life. I truly believe we needed to make a change or
our life would have become routine, and I don't do well when every day is just
that a routine. Austin is a vibrant and
growing city, and it is nice to say to Daisy Belle on a Sunday lets go get lost
and walk around the capital, the University of Texas, or Lady Bird Lake.
It doesn’t hurt that we found the perfect house. I can honestly say I have loved all the homes
I have lived in, and those that are familiar will understand that this house
has some of the same warmth and karma that Highland Park, NJ had. It is a home that is not too large, is a
great house to have company and dinner, and a great to just lazy around on a
weekend day and type out a personal blog.
We couldn't have a better location.
We are really 15 minutes from town, from the capital, from UT, from Mt
Burnell, and almost anywhere that people tell us we should see or visit.
Another interesting choice was I moved my old bedroom set
from New Jersey to here and that included my Grandmother's chair from when she
lived in Savannah. A little history and
Karma from another good time in my life doesn't hurt either. We have a home here that is the right blend
of Frank, Brian and us from the dining room set to the new fence going in the
back. We also have some very nice and
hospitable neighbors here as well.
I have also been lucky on the work front. I get to wake up every morning and go to work
with some of the most talented writers, artists, editors and project managers
in the industry and DeLaune and Associates.
Yes, it is less than 15 minutes from here. Even though it has taken some getting used to
commuting to an office every day it has been a great experience of learning,
growth and professionalism. iSOA Group,
keeps me around to help and helps me keep a customer centric view of the IT
market so it is all quite positive. It has been seven years since iSOA Group,
Inc. lured me away from IBM and even though it has been a roller coaster of a
ride I wouldn't change one thrill.
I am saving the best for last. I have the best family at home, a great man
in Mr. Frank Galloway. Last night
reminded me of one of the reasons I fell in love with him. He has a genuine heart and love for his
family. His niece Rachel was here for a
few days and his love and pride in her and his family reminds me of my
family. We also have one of the best
four-legged daughters around. Daisy
Belle is patient, sweet and mighty cute as well. It also warms my heart when I see Frank and
her together because there is just no way of hiding your own humanity in the
eyes of a dog. Sitting at home on a week
night, watching some tv and having dinner with Frank and miss Belle by my side
is a top ten night and I get to do that every night how lucky you can get.
Finally, I would be remiss if I didn't mention my parents. I am so lucky to have both in our lives, healthy, strong and happy. Their strength and support, have helped me to continue to grow and be open to change and true happiness.
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