Being here...

I have been in Calgary a week and there have been moments that I felt like I had never left. Today was not one of them. Today was filled with the surreal understanding of how my life has changed.

Today I am living with my friend Margo who encouraged me to pursue an academic career. She also help direct my former partner Fiona into her first academic position at the University of Calgary. Now I am there and there is a possibility that I may get to teach a course this semester. Fiona has quit the university, telling a mutual friend that she was too apprehensive about me being there.

Today I went to brunch with Dylan and his father Randall. We dropped Dylan back home - the place I used to live. Fiona has asked me to stay away from there. No problem since Randall and Dylan are moving into a new place next month. Last connection severed.

Today my new life emerged intact from the ashes of the old.

Water Boy in the Foothills of the Rockies...

Well I am back in Calgary and thanks to a suggestion from my friend Beverly I have renamed my blog for my time here. Eden is of course Black Bank but anyone who has been there knew that already.

I arrived here on Sunday past and have spent the week getting organized. I am living with my dear friend and mentor Margo. She graciouslly allowed me to shovel out her spare bedroom and to move in. We have a a relationship that only comes from friends who both love and respect each other and she is truly a blessing in my life.

While I was more than a little nervous about returning here, I know that this is where I should be right now. Everything that I need seems to be appearing on cue and I am very excited about starting on my PhD.

This weekend I will get to reconnect with some of my other friends as well as Dylan. We are going to brunch on Sunday with his dad Randall.

Life is good.