FM,

Thank you for getting back to me so quickly and for your thoughtful response. I acted on what I thought was best before I received the email and M fine with my decision. You are right that there are times that I can't fix things and it is the nature of systems. I can only do what I do. My need, may be coming from roosters that crow at one and two in the morning and me trying to be on time for my responsibilities on very little sleep. I miss the songs of the frogs.

I understand more now, why Oprah W. has made certain decisions. Do you even know who she is? Lol. Thank you for telling me that it is not incensitive to spend time doing more elaborate things once in awhile and I don't need to deny myself every little or big luxury, including a $4.00 Cadbury candy bar, though I would not spend that much back home because I consider it a big luxury. Please don't remind me about the $10.00 Pennsylvania Dutch chocolate bar. Thank you for reminding me I've also got to do the face-to-face things outside of work. My acquaintances are flying out to an island this weekend, not me, but I will leave out tomorrow for the city and meet up with a new friend I met from Canada and do some museums. I know I'm a nerd. I will get back in time to see Michael Franti (not that you know who he is), before having to get serious again.

Oh by the way, I hit the jackpot for next year. I've got two authors on board and the museum is allowing me to work in one of their offices next year. So I am being productive in other areas. I will pen a joint email to you and KL after I get more details.

I'm glad you're not my therapist anymore. Thank you for the alternative.

I'm being summoned to the evening meal - I'm off!

Love you.