A couple minutes ago, as part of my continuing education in health matters, I took my own blood sugar with one of those finger-pricky things. And I didn’t cry! Not even a little bit! I’m so proud I could… bleed.
Dear gentle reader: this blog has been operating continuously since I was a teenager. The writing below is at least a decade old. In that time every molecule of my body has been replaced, along with many foolish ideas and flighty beliefs. I want to keep some of those things public out of an honesty and humility I owe the world. I trust you to carry that context with you.