Hi All! 

 I know it's been a long time since I've posted.  No, I promise that I didn't flounce.  I have just had so much going on in my life that has precluded posting.

 Family visits / obligations / losses, my cat became very sick and was diagnosed with kidney disease and is now on dialysis, due to family obligations & illness, gained a great deal of weight last year and had poor health indicators @ my last Dr. visit, so am trying to get healthy and down to my normal weight again (my metabolism is so slow, that means 2 hour+ of exercise daily for me + lots of cooking so that I can control my calorie intake) and things are taking off with a special project at work which will keep me running until the winter holidays. 

I am not complaining, despite all, life is full - just a little too full at the moment, even if generally joyful despite the challenges.  I am coming and reading when I can, even when I'm not commenting and promise to be back sometime after the winter holidays. 

 Thank you all for understanding.
With love and respect, Shivaun