Home Sweet Home

Kind of…

Well, I am back from the beach.

Yes, a beach in winter. Let me tell you why.

I have always enjoyed the beauty of the ocean, the sound of crashing waves, the mist on my face. Warm or cold, I love the way it revives my soul.

So, since it is January, I must have gone to a warm beach, right? Hawaii? The Caribbean? Kokomo?

Nope.

I traveled to the Oregon coast, out to Coos Bay. Always have heard it’s beautiful out there, so I said what the fuck!

And I am so damn happy I did.

As I had remarked in my last essay, I am in a trial separation with the missus. We have been together for almost 30 years, have three children, and have done so much together. What got us to the point of a possible/probable breakup? Two things- religion and finding ourselves.

As far as religion, I believe in the following:

I was raised in a Christian household, but have never felt the way most Christians do. I have always believed in self-destiny, and…