And now it can be told… My employer has merged with its arch rival. It is reported to be a merger of equals and a combination of strengths. In reality, it feels a little less “equal” as the transition thus far has been a bit bumpy. I suspect more bumps lay ahead as we merge our operating systems and further define roles and responsibilities. But I have signed my offer letter, picked up slack where…

No, I’d rather NOT discuss my spiritual salvation while trying to enjoy the solitude of my screen porch on this beautiful 76-degree Saturday morning. I’m sure someone else can use that pamphlet more than I can. Now, please move along so I can finish my cup of tea in peace before the neighborhood lawn mower brigade decides to launch the fleet. Buh-bye now!

Stressor #1: Work. Survived last week. Waiting to see how next week will be different. Stressor #2: Home. Reclaimed the domain. Still working on the cleansing. Stressor #3: Family. Short-term results are encouraging. Stressor #4: Health. Need to stabilize a few things and get more sleep. Stressor #5: Creativity. Still in the tank, but may improve as the other stressors resolve.