Yup, I've been absent. Distracted. Tired. Busy. Life is a whirlwind and my head is swimming. When someone you love is hurting it is tough to focus. And in my case everyone I love is hurting in some way. My mom is so ill. My sisters are so sad and so far away from their families. My dad. Oh, my dad. There are no words for the depths of his despair. Me. My kids. And so many others.I am having trouble thinking of anything else and, honestly, I didn't want to burden you with it again. But obviously, the evidence... More »