Update

Been away from here for a while and a lot has happened.

On August 19, my mother lost her life to squamous cell carcinoma. It was a very destructive illness and I'm truely sorry that she had to go through that particular illness. Her spirits tough carried her through to the end and I am grateful that I was able to spend a good deal of time with her in her final months.

On Oct 10 I turned 40. Certainly a milestone, but a sweet and sour drink this year in particular. But I certainly welcome this next phase of my life. My thirties were marred by illness-my sister's illness, then her death in 2001, and then this past year Mother's illness and death.