Another chapter closes.

I’m feeling that Billy Joel lyric, “even rode my motorcycle in the rain.” I rode to Femmes & Thems tonight at MJ’s Tavern despite the coastal storm bringing wind and rain so that I could say goodbye to a lot of friends because my time in Norfolk is at an end.

 

When I got home my wife had already gone to bed so I had some time by myself and that’s when the tears started. It’s funny: the Hampton Roads were always going to be a way-point in my life, originally just for 2 years then extended by a year. Knowing this I didn’t try to put down roots like I did in Durham and Houston, yet still I met amazing people and found a place here, I found home.

 

I will miss them, but I am excited for the next chapter of my life in Richmond.

 

This song was on my mind today. It was my high school class’ class song at graduation. It's pretty much peak 1990 hair metal ballad.