a strange time

This stage of my life seems strange to me. It's quite a transition.  I don't think that it even crossed my mind that I am in the second half of my existence. Most of my life has gone by in a blur with the typical and atypical events that stand out.  No different with the exception of getting a second chance at life.  I suppose thats not something that everyone can say.

With all that in mind, I begin this story of life as I know it...