I’ve been unusually silent these past few weeks, so I have quite a bit to talk about.

First, I’d like to explain why I haven’t been writing. After that, I’ll tell you what I’ve had boiling in the back of my mind, and let you in on a few secrets I’ve been keeping (and I don’t mean the gummy bears I keep hidden in my desk drawer).

The reason why I haven’t been writing is simple. I couldn’t.

Over a year ago, I learned that I had several issues with my right shoulder. I posed for Xrays and MRIs,...