Journals, particularly mine, are exceedingly vague sometimes. Here's to cutting through the red tape:

Meredith and I are engaged.

For those who haven't yet heard the news, this is now how I would have chosen to tell you... but apparently we don't speak often enough.

My Friends: I am nothing but greatful to everyone for everything we have or had or might yet one day share. I am greatful for all of the talks and all of the drinks. The retreats and the parties. The late nights and even the early mornings. I am thankful for everyone who has given me strength, direction, criticism, and most especially to those who have shared in my joy.

For that is all I have now: great joy.
Friends, I have never in my life been happier than I am now. I do not know in what direction Meredith and my lives will turn now. But I am on the edge of my seat for the journey.
I hope that you, too, share joy.
I hope that we and you cross paths soon.
I hope...


Goodbye and Hello, as always
-Stephen