"Alexandra, I'm going to try. I will first deal with possible communication problems. In every attempt at communication, thoughts have to pass through several "screens" (a Zen idea), and at any of these screens errors can harm the…"

"Saw where they are having swarms in Fredericksburg, Virginia."

"Good luck.  Hope it works out.  Stay in touch please."

"So much to catch up on!  I still don't care much for the skinny "Comments" section; did the webmaster decide we all need to go on a diet, or what? Joan, I wish my Mom hadd had a "team" when she was going through chemo…"

"I can't upload photos, where is the photo uploading option ?"

"I guess I am redneck. As a child I talked twangy and it seemed to be what those around me were doing. Imagine the worst redneck accent and I had it. I joined the Army and my training instructor asked what part of Georgia  I was from. He was…"

"@Rachel: Realizing I have only one life to live also encourages me to live a happier and fuller life, as well as invest in a future I know I will not be around to appreciate. It seems only logical to me. @Dennis: I've always wondered what it…"

"Loren, i was thinking about you and your likely response as i was writing this post.  i know your rightful indignation with the papacy and share it, albeit probably with slightly less ire.  i must say that i just freaking love your pov.…"