((((((( Clouds_and_Sun! )))))))

OK, we last exchanged visitor messages on March 6th. Shortly after that date a combination of family comings and goings and medical appointments grabbed much of my attention. I notice my "Posts Per Day" statistic has decreased a little.

All those are possible reasons why I personally may have been absent from your page; they are not excuses. I'm sorry, friend. Know that your importance to me - and to others here - goes far beyond the number of VMs.

You speak of "rumors." I'm not aware of any. Of course, I'm naive and socially myopic.

Also, I remember you were considering getting away from society or going to its fringes. Are you still thinking about that?