Doug’s World

One Year Ago Today …

I got up before 4:00AM to take a hike with my friend Scott. We started in the darkness, then the sun rose on a clear, cold morning as we approached the summit of Mount Kit Carson. From there we crossed the saddle and went on up to the top of Mount Spokane, where our workout was rewarded with a spectacular view in every direction.

A few hours later, I drove to Seattle (280 miles) to attend a Paul Westerberg show with my brother Brad and a few of his friends. It was a casual affair, so I didn’t change out of my my hiking clothes. Tanned and unshaven, I showed up with the mud of Eastern Washington still caked on my boots, wearing ski pants and a sweaty fleece pullover.

Brad had invited a co-worker named Megan, an editor I had heard about a time or two but had never met. When she arrived at the Green Door, I awkwardly extended my hand to introduce myself, spilling my wine all over the floor.

Now, one year later, Megan and I are living together in Seattle, working across the street from one another at Microsoft, and engaged to be married this spring. I’m writing this from DFW in Dallas, on the way to Brazil on business. Megan will meet up with me in a few days, and we’ll attend the opening ceremonies of Carnaval, South America’s biggest party, in São Paulo, the world’s 4th-largest city.

I’m a lucky man. Happy Anniversary, Megan! I can’t wait to spill more wine with you soon.

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