Alive

To those of you who base my existence on this blog, I understand that you may think that I have vanished. I assure you, however, that I am very much alive and I do, in every sense of the word, "exist". Allow me then to expound on my interpretation existence, and my current state therein. Amid the constant barrage of studying, editing, photoshoots, and classes, my wife and I enjoy a happy and healthy relationship. We often reminisce about next summer when we may be able to spend more time together. We laugh about what the future will bring; jobs, a house, kids? We'll start with a dog. Lynn is ok with that. As the fall turns to winter, the shroud of leafy trees is blasted down to frail skeletons and now our home is filled with sunlight and the air outside is freezing. As now the temperatures are approaching freezing, I can no longer get by heating the house with a fire in the fireplace. My wife and her cold hands and feet requested that I call Questar and have the gas turned on. It was only a matter of time.