At least he isn't a deadbeat. That seemed a small thing to be grateful for, but Noah guessed that with the lottery, one found solace in what one could.
"Yes, I am," Noah replied. "I think it's too much in my blood to ever give that up. I took a month's sabbatical and then went back. It's better to be busy, than to sit around focused on the past." Noah gave a little one-shoulder shrug. It was much better to be active. "I still work at the Botanical Gardens. That helps, quite a lot. We're in meetings now deciding what direction to go in this year." His mouth crooked in a wry grin. "You might be surprised how rowdy a bunch of academics-slash-gardeners can be when each is pushing for his or her agenda. How is your practice?"