Today, October 1st is a milestone of sorts.

First and foremost, last week I have posted on my Facebook status that I declared my house alcohol free. I also commented on that in my blog post Moderation. Ever since, I have not touch a drop. Not only it saves money…lots of it, it really feels good. In fact, despite a lot of stress because of my job search I still don’t have any desire.

Secondly, its the three month anniversary of my heart attack. Dead Rabbits and Pixie Dust is the first post on that top. There were several others leading up to today. I am looking back and reading them. I am back to running full speed. It is truly amazing at how far I have come since. I did hear of a fellow runner who was having some issues himself and wasn’t aware of them. This will be posted in the upcoming Checkers newsletter. And, this one is even scarier. I’ll post the article as soon as I can, if permitted.

It is also three months since I have been out of work. The market is tough, really tough. And to compound it, my age and hearing disability does not do any justice. Neither does the fact that for the moment, we have decided to stay in Buffalo because of our many, many friends.

Finding peace in God helps.

“As for me, I will call upon God,
And the LORD shall save me.
Evening and morning and at noon
I will pray, and cry aloud,
And He shall hear my voice.
He has redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me,
For there were many against me.”
- Psalm 55:16-18