On a Break

My apologies.

I've been away, or well, otherwise occupied. And, because I know you all adore me and have likely been absolutely consumed with unbearable anxiety over my absence, I wanted to let everyone know that I am, in fact, still alive. Have had some additional health problems, and decided to write June off as a total waste.

Last week received word that my grandmother was in the hospital.

This past Sunday, the 19 year old daughter announced she's getting married in July or August.

Monday my sister had surgery...and the daughter (much to my immense relief) announced the wedding was being pushed back to next year or 2007.

Today, the daughter announced the wedding is now on hold until spring 2008.

The impending June 30th demise of my agency, where I have worked the last 6 years, is creating massive upheaval and much distress at the office.

On the home front, have been trying to finish preparations around the house and yard for our annual July 3rd pool party/volleyball tournament/horse shoe tossing/ marathon ice cream making/BBQ extravaganza.

And, I still need to stain the new kitchen pantry the husband built.

I'm sure there's more, but the brain just clicked "off" in protest and denial.

Even though you probably won't see a new post from PB until mid-July, please feel free to come by often to offer ongoing notes of sympathy and encouragement. You can also tell me I'm brilliant if you'd like. But, it's not required.