I’m not who I was a year ago. I’ve changed. Not in loud, dramatic ways... but in quiet spaces where priorities are.

We had worked together for more than 20 years. I knew her better than most, and the same was true of me for her. So.

It was my first day at a new job. I was excited, ready to make a great impression – and then quickly realized no one.

I recently realized I’m old. Well, I’m not old, old…but definitely older than most of my colleagues. I’m not sure when.