Transitions

I've been moving to a new blog, not related to the library project from which my first had originated. I'm afraid I haven't been feeling very original lately, and am amazed that my last entry was in April. Several things have happened since then. All have made at least a slight difference in my life.
- Following a survey I had taken through the AFL-CIO, I was interviewed by the NYT regarding working, insured people affected by the cost of insurance/healthcare. Now, with what had recently happened to me, I may see some real effects.
- On June 30, while watering my streetside garden, I was attacked by two women and a man(twenty-somethings). I'll write more about it later, but not now...one of the things that exhausts me. I went to emergency when it happened, back for a follow-up a week later; a visit yesterday to my doctor as my knee keeps buckling out from under me and the pain in my arm brings me to tears and keeps me awake. Tomorrow I visit the MSC. Costs for more exams, X-rays, etc are not in my budget!
- In May I was one of eight awarded the 'woman of distinction' by the DFL Women's Summit. That was very meaningful for me as I appreciate being appreciated.
- An acquaintance (Anne Kok) died in February. We hadn't stayed in touch, but her work ethic and her personality made a tremendous impact in my life...very few days go by that I don't think of her, before or after her passing.
- A friend married...and my nephew married. My nephew's wedding was difficult because of an estrangement from a sister, his mother.

Needless to say, I've had opportunity for self-reflection!