Thoughts From the Night this Book was Born

This is a blog entry I wrote on October 30, 2008. I awoke that morning in my Volvo, hidden behind Oak Hill Assembly of God Church on Franklin Road in Nashville. I'd been hiding my car there to sleep in for about 6 weeks by then. It was the first morning I had woken up with any hope in about a year.
It was fun reading this and thinking about all that has transpired. If you've read HKSML this will give you a bit of insight. If you haven't read it yet...this is where it began.
This is from www.shinnyandshavings.blogspot.com October 30, 2008

Interlude...My Phils

Not going to linger on this, but I'd be remiss if I didn't mention my beloved Phils.
My Phils are World Series Champs. I think maybe this win means even more to me than the first one back in 1980, if only because of how much it means from afar. To say I've never quite made Nashville my home would be more than fair. To be in a restaurant amongst strangers and watch my hometown team win was a breath of fresh air...with a hint of cheese steaks! Within minutes I was getting text hits and phone calls from people who matter to me. (Thanks Ed and Dave) The Incredible Steve Forbert once wrote "Tonight I feel So Far Away from My Home" It is a wonderful song and last nights bittersweet feeling reminded me of it. I wish I could be home for the parade but I will be there in spirit. Congratulations Philadelphia Phillies...World Champs!