thanks, armee, for your compassion.

notalone, you're absolutely correct. when i was 53, i didn't care what happened to me except to get away. now, as you said, totally different situation and circumstances. thank you for reminding me.

blueberry, loved that big hug - i felt it. thanks.

CF, thanks. i'll take them every day.

PC, thanks for thinking of me. i know it's good vibes coming my way.

well, this is page 25 of my journal, and i've made it a practice to start over at this point. my next post will be there. thanks to all of you for everything.

and, onward . . . .