yes, so,

as I was saying, nearly three months ago when I last blogged, um, well, what was I saying? Life keeps happening, all day and most of the night. Number two son came home after three years. That has been the biggest news release I have not yet written about. I don't know if there are words enough to describe how I felt/feel/fell/falling/forever/freed about this. A piece of my heart has been recovered by the proper authorities and safely returned and I am grateful beyond words to have him back in my life.

More beauty, damn it. That's what I seek--more things that uplift me, inspire me, heal me. This website is a good place to turn: http://poem-of-the-week.blogspot.com/ This week features a poem by the woman who will recite at Obama's inauguration. I like it a lot. I've been trying to get outside more, too, since the horrid cold snap that sent me screaming indoors. The spring-like break in the weather is a life-saver for someone who needs to be outdoors like a dog needs a bone.

"I'll try to keep up the blog better, but no promises because I'm feeling a bit uninspired," she says in the echoing room.