Lately - I've had a serious case of writer's block.
I've always told myself - as it relates to writing here - that I wouldn't do it if it felt forced.
The few times I broke that pact with myself - the end result left me feeling uncomfortable and somewhat out of sync.
I'm feeling out of sync now - but for a reason unrelated to writing.
This past Memorial Day weekend I attended a funeral service for the best friend of a friend of mine. Tim passed away at age 53 after a 7 year battle with colon cancer.
I regret that I never had the chance to have known him - but I will be forever grateful to have met his amazing family.
I appeared in their world as a relative stranger - and emerged feeling like a Relative.
In the midst of their intense grief - they welcomed and embraced me as family. What a gift...
In honor and memory of Tim - I know he'd like that I passed on a short public service announcement:
"Colorectal Cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer. But here’s the good news, colon cancer is not inevitable. It’s preventable. In fact, it’s up to 95% preventable if it’s caught early, through screening."
So get screened...
....be a Smart Ass.
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