I’ve never been one to shy from change. I’ve lived in five states. I’ve had five roommates. I’ve paid power bills in 10 cities (no, Dad, I am not counting home — and thank you for 18 years of free power!). Four cats and two dogs have counted on me to feed them. I’ve worked with governors, state legislators, mayors, city council, kind souls and rude jackasses. In almost every case, I’ve written speeches they delivered, talking points they consulted and emails they deleted. I made many of them laugh. It took a week of over-exerting myself and being a crazy smiley person, but I got cranky Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to smile and wave at me — however reluctantly. (I lost five pounds that week.…