Sometimes, you need to get out of Dodge, and quickly. It was early September, and between my family and our recent loss, well, I needed a break before all the big decisions had to be made, but I never thought in a million years that by running away I’d run into a legend!

Life can throw you a curveball here and there, I know that. However, when you least expect it, it can also throw you a wicked knuckleball, too. I got both, one I could see coming, and the one I never imagined I’d see.

Here is my story…