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I love how this story highlights the role of chance and choice in our lives and the importance of finding peace with the uncertainty of the world.

The next time we are having one of "those days," let’s try to laugh together and remember it's all part of the crazy ride that is life. And who knows, maybe we’ll end up with an unexpected adventure or two along the way -- and with any luck enjoy the support of our community to laugh and cry together as we navigate these uncertain and epic times ahead.

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Well said! And inspiring that Chris found the courage to chart his own authentic path.

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Mar 26, 2023·edited Mar 26, 2023Liked by Celina Barton

I loved reading this commentary, and it immediately brought to my mind the lyrics of this Mary Chapin Carpenter song:

"The Bug"

Well it's a strange old game you learn it slow

One step forward and it's back you go

You're standing on the throttle

You're standing on the brake

In the groove 'til you make a mistake

Sometimes you're the windshield

Sometimes you're the bug

Sometimes it all comes together baby

Sometimes you're just a fool in love

Sometimes you're the Louisville Slugger

Sometimes you're the ball

Sometimes it all comes together

Sometimes you're gonna lose it all

You gotta know happy - you gotta know glad

Because you're gonna know lonely

And you're gonna know sad

When you're rippin' and you're ridin'

And you're coming on strong

You start slippin' and slidin'

And it all goes wrong because

Sometimes you're the windshield

Sometimes you're the bug

Sometimes it all comes together baby

Sometimes you're just a fool in love

Sometimes you're the Louisville Slugger

Sometimes you're the ball

Sometimes it all comes together

Sometimes you're gonna lose it all

One day you got the glory and then you got none

One day you're a diamond and then you're a stone

Everything can change in the blink of an eye

So let the good times roll before we say goodbye

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Chris!

What actually happened!? Celina mum

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You are living your life on your own terms and perhaps that is the only thing that actually matters. Climate controlled cubicles are no guarantee of anything other than room temperature.

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