A Dream Realized

The pandemic has taken its toll, but we persevere. Trump has been exiled to his compound in Florida. A new vaccine is on the way. 2020 has finally receded back into the bushes from whence it came.

Sure we’ve seen far too many weird living rooms and unkempt beds, met far too many bewildered babies and family members in the background, and heard far too many dogs barking (guilty!), on the Zoom calls that now serve as our only human contact. Indoor dining is still banned in New York. A deadly riot was incited at the US Capitol. It’s been snowing mud for 47 days straight. But, it could be worse right? Right???

Somehow through all this, Sarah managed to learn cross-stitching, become a masturbator (sorry, I meant “master baker”), and, drum roll please, scored a fantastic job in her field! Sarah is now gainfully employed and taking the substance use counseling world by storm. How she is able to thrive in such conditions is astounding. She’s a human tardigrade (Google it)!

Make no mistake. This is the culmination of hard work, good looks, and rugged determination. She is already making a positive impact in the lives of many people who are deep in the struggle. While her colleagues pick their jaws off the floor at her confidence, empathy, and skill, we, dear readers, will already be keeping the seats warm in her fan club. If you are lucky enough to run into her on the streets of New York while she’s walking her very loud puppy, tip your hat, for she is a titan among mere mortals, achieving her noble dreams, and we exist in her magnificent wake.

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