All I know has been learned through the pain of others. It used to dance me into sadness and regret, into self-abuse of guilt. Until gratitude dawned.

I've been wronged a lot; many people took upon themselves bizarre and cruel deeds just to teach me something. They're nothing short of magic.

I'd lived boxed for several years here. Friends and summertime brought me out into the sun. I'm still expanding socially, awkwardly. Don't take it personally. Every one of you is my gratitude song.

Feeling open again, like the first time I flew to these mountains.