A Seasonal Recap
Answering the questions no one asked
In the United States, the month of November is viewed by many as a month of reflection and gratitude, thanks to a holiday with arguably dubious origins. I was raised with the white-washed version of the celebration of the harvest with new friends in a new land. It has become a time for often gluttonous feasting with family (for better or worse) and friends. But, despite some of the more questionable aspects of the holiday, it affords us a time and the poignant reminder to be actively appreciative — to say thank you for what we have — and for that reason I will always celebrate this special occasion.
I am thankful things that I didn’t expect to be experience this year. But, we’ll need to back the story up to September…
It was then that a position became available with the American Cancer Society on the very event staff team I supported as a nearly full-time volunteer last year. As soon as our dear Olivia announced that she had accepted another position in the organization, I expressed my interest in her vacated one.
Having taken a long and needed break from paid work starting in September 2019, due to a chronic pain condition, I felt at last ready to return to the workforce — especially in light of the opportunity to do most or much of what I’d been doing as a volunteer. I was…
