Two years.

2 cycles around the sun. 730 days. 8 seasons (though really only 4 in Nova Scotia – 18 months of combined pre-winter, winter, and lying-groundhog-extended-winter, followed by a short fishin’ season).

That’s right, we’ve reached the two year mark for this blog. I’m having a difficult time processing that.

The title represents the average number of words in each post along with the sensation that writing gives me. No matter what trials and tribulations arise in my daily life, writing has and continues to be a release. Organizing my thoughts is a challenge, but stepping back to view the bigger picture is a necessary evil. Every couple of weeks is an opportunity to reset and refocus on why I do what I do as a father, as a person, and finally, as a pharmacist.

On the second anniversary, I appeal to those who are feeling discouraged by referring back to my first entry on Mar 28, 2013 titled ‘Inspiration‘. I truly feel the same way now as I did then: it’s our profession and together, we control which direction to go. I hate to quote myself, but my thinking hasn’t changed one iota:

“I truly believe the answers to every obstacle are already among the group and are waiting to be discovered through engagement and networking.”

So I raise a glass to my close friends and family; you are the reason for this blog in the first place. Your encouragement, your counsel, your perspective continues to inspire me. To Laura, your honesty in breaking down my words and tone has been spot on. None of this would be possible without you convincing me to post that first article. To Sandra, thank you for allaying my doubts and fears about being in a spotlight, and also for referring me to Vicki, who has opened my eyes to a world of journalism and graciously allowed me to contribute to her vision.

I can’t wait for what’s in store for year #3…

dcovey@pharmaspire.ca

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