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A stuttering moment For Father's day weekend, I went camping with my family. We were outside and I was starting a fire when the neighbor comes up to me to engage in conversation. After a few exchanges, I introduce myself with my first name only. He responds with his first and last name. We had very similar last names. I wanted to make a light hearted comment about this. Saying last name... AND comedic timing...what the hell was I thinking!? lol. I proceeded. And boy the block was a good one. A good 30 seconds... upwards to a minute. But then it passed. We talked another 10-15 minutes. I continued to engage. He didn't really seem to care at all. This morning, I reflected on what happened. I found change. In the past, that experience would have thrown me down a spiral and I wouldn't been able to function or enjoy the conversation. I actually had a good time talking to the guy. Usually when this has happened to me, I get into a funk for a few days, things fall apart and it takes me a couple more days to get back together. I don't feel like that at all this time. I have no regrets. I'm proud of myself to be able to stay in the moment. And I am able to move on.