I wanted to explain my absence. My DN Barbara died after Christmas of cancer. She only lived two and a half months after diagnoses. I shall miss her wicked sense of humor.
My DSL Mary fell in the evening and was not found the next morning. She has a broken hip. She has had surgery and will be receiving rehab for some time.
Finally DD Shirl's Aunt and Mentor is in the final stages of Alzheimers. Shirl is trying to get to OKC in time to be with her.
All in all not my favorite start to a year.

I'm sorry to be MIA. I will try to make it up as soon as things settle down.

I wish you all the best most fulfilling year ever.
Shay