First of all, I want to apologize for taking so long to write. There have been a number of things that are gradually eating away my day(s). I want to blame juggling work, child, relationship and maybe just life. But the truth likely lies somewhere else. The sunny days are more an opportunity to drift, not to draft...

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I think the longer the time that stretches from one period of time that I write to the next there is always the temptation to write far too little or far too much.

I've enjoyed the shift from the beautiful Seattle summer to the pleasant shoulder season and then the rainy fall.

I've been trying to get out and ride my bicycle as often as possible. The commute to the office was one of my favorite routes taking me over Lake Washington every day. It was wonderful to see the water stretch out and how different the clouds looked everyday. As the rain is coming I have to remind myself to keep being consistent to get out there. The ride is usually what's best for my mental health.



Gaël is almost nine now and we're very much enjoying this season. He's a chatterbox and will talk to you about Anime, Zelda BOTW or just about anything else. I realize this has been gradually building, but I always find him growing so much in terms of being surprisingly insightful. I want him to stay eight forever, but I also wanted him to stay four forever, so perhaps I should be excited about what's next.

Shelby is gradually working on getting her private practice up and still exploring Seattle. She's starting to build a community and we're working on trying to identify what a healthy and sustainable routine looks like for us. If anyone wants a yoga buddy we're both looking for a studio.

I'll try to make it less than two months before I write again. I realize I'm skimming over a lot of what has happened recently. I meant to write more about bike riding. I meant to write more about one very good tea session which was significant to me. I meant to tell better stories.  

Something brief just felt right tonight. To those that have reached out to me recently it has made me abundantly happy, I'd love to share more. Very grateful for all these relationships, in all there different forms, in a lot of ways I depend on them. So if you read this more actively than passively, would very much love a chance to walk, talk and listen. Even if it is in the rain...



Cowabunga dude,

DJ