after approx. 90 days, i'm back  :-)    -first day of the new year seems appropriate.  and still, it practically took a 2 by 4, because the thought of starting again seemed so overwhelming (thank you ed for teaching me by your example that sometimes you… more »

Be humble, be simple, and bring joy to others. -Saint Madeline Sophie Barat; from WISDOM FROM Women Saints; The Word Among Us Stand-Up Calendar; Compiled by Jeanne Kun -September 1 my desire for humility, simplicity and joy had to be uncovered.  i had… more »