Mi Vida Loca

If you're coming with me you need nerves of steel
'Cause I take corners on two wheels
It's a never-ending circus ride
The faint of heart need not apply

Mi vida loca over and over
Destiny turns on a dime
I go where the wind blows
You can't tame a wild rose
Welcome to my crazy life

Sweetheart before this night is through
I could fall in love with you
Come dancing on the edge with me
Let my passion set you free

Mi vida loca over and over
Destiny turns on a dime
I go where the wind blows
You can't tame a wild rose
Welcome to my crazy life

Here in the firelight I see your tattoo
Mi vida loco, so you're crazy too

Mi vida loca over and over
Destiny turns on a dime
I go where the wind blows
You can't tame a wild rose
Welcome to my crazy life

We'll go where the wind blows
And I'll be a wild rose
Welcome to my crazy life

Thus are the lyrics to the song by Pam Tillis, titled Mi Vida Loca.  How appropriate for how this year has gone and continues to go.  For those that are not aware, mi vida loca is Spanish for my crazy life.  Yep, boys and girls, that is me in a nutshell.

So, the latest that has happened is been in the works for several months and I have remained mum about it - for good reason.  It is not something that I wished would happen or even foresaw happening, but it has and now the next chapter in my life has happened.  Turn the page (yes, that is from a different song).

My wife of 16+ years and I have been on separate paths that have been parallel and sometimes crossed or merged for a mile or two.  This has been going on for several years and neither she nor I have been entirely to blame.  It is just safer to say, "it happened."  No hard feelings or ill-will at either of us.  That said, we both have contributed to where this chapter is headed.

So, to my wonderful, sometimes chaotic and lovely wife:  I honestly hope and pray that you have a safe trip and find what you are looking for.  Please keep reaching for your dreams - one of us has to.

Now I am tackling this house.  Only one word to describe it - OMG!