I'm so sorry about your situation Sundae. For what its worth-sending positive energy your way.

Damn ... dunno what to say. Do whatever you can to stick around as long as you can. I haven't made enough money yet to travel overseas to see you and Dana and Limey on the European leg of my trip around the world ... yes, selfish reply. I know.

Sundae - been off on one of my juants to deep cyber space only to return to read your most recent posts in this thread.

Alcoholism is so fucked up. I watched it slowly destroy one of the kindest, funniest, intelligent and bravest persons I've ever known - my father. He fought the good fight until he came back from his second tour in Vietnam, and then he just said, "Fuck it," got his pension and his bottle and he was gone in 10 short years.

I've lost so many good people to alcohol. Please, not you too, Sundae. I almost killed myself - at least 3 attempts, anyway - over my own drinking. I hated myself and I had no hope left. But somehow, I kept putting one foot in front of the other. THIS time, I got my 4 year chip on May 10th. Before this most recent period of sobriety I was drunk every day for 3 years, and before THAT I was sober for 5 years. 9 good years out of 12 ain't bad, and if I of all people managed that, I KNOW that you can Sundae. You're smart and you have a kind heart and you're funny and you're just - well, cool.

So hang in there. I had a friend who was told by the doctors he wouldn't make it even a year if he kept up the drinking like he was. We quit at the same time amd his doctor gave him a good bill of health on his last check-up. Maybe not perfect in every way, but he should have many years ahead as long as he doesn't pick up that first drink again.

Hang in. We ALL care very much!

Oh Sundae, I'm so sorry! I just read your post. Please do whatever you need to do so you can stay here for a long, long time. *HUGZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ*

My neighbor across the street has a daughter three weeks older than mine.

During her pregnancy, she had hyperemesis gravidarum -- violent and acute morning sickness for which she was hospitalized several times. She needed a C-section and had an awful time recovering from it. Her daughter was colicky for the first three months; more than 2 hours of continuous sleep was rare. Troubles with breastfeeding and then with formula mean the baby is now on very expensive specialized formula.

Persistent pains led to a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. It can be difficult for her to carry her daughter, to get up and down from the floor. This past spring the docs found skin cancer on her scalp, and she had to undergo surgery to have it removed.

This week she was diagnosed with lupus.

I wish there was something I could do to help her. I'm so grateful I'm not in her shoes.

Wow, what a rough start.

I'm upset about something with one of my students today, but I don't think I want to even allude to what's going down. I'm hoping for the best for the child and family.

Jeez. that poor woman.

Shit Choco, that sucks.

At least she hasn't got herpes.

Sad that Congresswoman Michelle Bachman won't run for re-election in 2014. Who will carry on with monthly attempts to repeal Obamacare? Politics will be very boring without her. ;)

Dear Minnesota

I'm not sorry about ur nutball.

Wishing for the best along with you Griff. That kind of stuff tears me up too...

Playdate Choco? You could do the getting up and down on the floor.. Or something.. Sad

I heard her described as a firebrand today. Firebrands suck. Even when they are on your own team, they suck. Everything worthwhile done in the history of this country has been done by moderates and people who could see the humanity and the common ground they have with those on the other side of the aisle. People like Olympia Snowe, who retired because of people like Bachman. Good riddance to Bachman, although I have a feeling we'll be seeing her again.

Not if you delete the local Fox News channel from your television.

A former coworker from when I worked retail in college was struck and killed by lightning yesterday evening.

She was one of those people who was a joy to be around. Very positive, kind, generous of time and spirit.

Of all the unlikely things to happen... :(