I've been off the grid for the past two days, but I just wanted to briefly thank those of you who wrote supportively when I got so pissed off about family matters the other night. Things worked out. Your support meant a lot to me.

@wildflowerchild25...Please take it easy. It sounds like you're on quite the ride lately. I hope you can negotiate the obstacles you're dealing with. I know the last thing you (or anyone) wants is to go back inpatient. You can do this!

@Nammu...Why are you & your elderly mother messing with the A/C vents & filters on ladders? Don't you know of anyone who might be able to give you a hand? Please don't hurt yourself doing spring cleaning! My back is sore from planting pansies today (I guess I am one, huh?). It's hell getting old!

@Sapiens...I suffered through enough Latin to know you're "wise." And you are, indeed! Sober & med compliant are positive moves! There were many years when I wasn't either of those things. It's a good thing I wasn't living in your neighborhood at the time, because I would most likely have been eaten by one of your bears (Picture me drunk, high & hypo as hell: "Aren't you a cute little bear!"). It also sounds like you're facing some significant challenges, too, though. Keep hanging in there.

@whatever2013...I'm glad you found a good vegan support site. I've shared in the past that freezer sections have a pretty large variety of vegan/meat substitutes these days (Boca Burgers being my favorite). They've come a long way from what they were even a few years ago.

@Jennifer 1967...I hope the visit to your chiropractor went well today. I know your back has been a source of misery for a long time. I'm also glad to read of the renewal of old activities in this new post-Covid age. Enjoy!

Until later,kids!