One year ago...

 I know I'm almost at the end of the month, and normally I might have waited for a few more days but I was reminded of the actual event that triggered my desire to affect change and thought I'd share it.

You see it was one year ago, October 28th 2022 that Merinda and I went to see a band play at the Woodwright.   It was a Grateful Dead inspired event that she found for me and she even dressed up in a "costume" of sorts.   Normally the type of event I would enjoy, but I couldn't.  I was in such bad shape that standing for more than 20 minutes, yes the event was standing room only, was effectively impossible for me, and I was in severe pain and we had to go find somewhere for me to sit down.

John and Merinda Oct. 2022

The thought of becoming a cripple at 54 years old was a very sobering moment for me.   I would say "what about in 10 years", but the reality was that I was going to be a crippled in five if I didn't make some changes and make them quickly.