Arrival

I have arrived.

I am so happy.

I've been running back-to-back marathons for almost 40 years, and I'm finally settling in to a relaxed working retirement.

As my beloved Dad wrote on his and Randi's most recent holiday greeting card:

"Wishing you Plenty of Time in the Saddle in 2013"

(Metaphorically speaking) I've never been on a horse before, and yet it's the most natural thing in the world to finally just be Myself. Back in Black. Back in the Saddle.

Thanks, J.C. Mad props for helping me make the transition.

Love,
Brotha G

prayer I wrote at the beginning of my stay at shady grove adventist hospital

I don't ask to perform miracles, Lord.

I only want to partake deeply everyday of the Rich Banquet You have set before Me. When You call me to Die (if you do), please lead me to the place where I can best fulfill the Work that You would have done in heaven, Earth, hell, or any other place known or unknown to Man.

In the Name of Jesus Christ I pray -- AMEN

New Friends

Dear Readers,

I have lots of new friends here at the hostel.

Let me tell you about 3 of them:

Brother Epson and I are enjoying the blogosphere together. I met him last night. He likes Hip Hop and watches the markets. I'm looking forward to getting to know him better.

Brother Gypsom is from Korea. We might go out for a beer tonight. Epson might join us.

Brother Velocipede is improving FEMA's responses to disasters (he's a computer engineer).

I'm surrounded by genius and friendliness.

Love,
Brotha G

Chillin' at the Hostel

I have no idea what time it is here at the hostel. I only know that I am happy and in good company.

I had a shot of 1800 tequila (gold) with my yucca appetizer before sharing beef enchiladas (for dinner, around 6pm) with Brother Cypress back at his office.

I went back and read my posts from before this last hospitalization. I'm very pleased with how things went. Meeting God can be a real pain, but I guess we all go through that at least once in a lifetime. When I meet Him again, maybe I'll recognize Him from further away. Nice to have a minute to brush my teeth and floss first. :)

I am so Happy. Very peaceful too.

Have to admit, I didn't take my night-time meds because the pharmacy was closed. Going to the pharmacy first thing Saturday, though. Obviously, I'm not perfect. And now that God and I have an understanding, I have more room to defend my imperfection when others start demanding that I be perfect!

I love Me!!!

Love,
Brotha G

Gradatim Ferociter

Today I was discharged from Shady Grove Adventist Hospital. Once again, I am unleashed upon the world!

I love to say that :)

So, I'm staying at a hostel in downtown DC. Checking out a room for rent in Glenmont tomorrow afternoon. I have a new woman in my life. Let's call her Atalanta. I love spending time with her, and I hope to spend some quality time with her soon.

Keeping this entry short so I can move on to other things I need to take care of (filling my scrips at CVS).

My dad was in the Air Force. He told me about something they used to say back then:

We the unwilling,
led by the unknowing,
have done so much
with so little
for so long,
that we are now qualified
to do anything
with nothing.

Sending lots of love to all you, my Peeps out there.

Love,
Brotha G

BTW, check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Origin if you are not familiar with the Latin title of this post.