Hi there, come on in.  I know, I know.  I'm truly sorry.  I meant to be here for you whenever you needed me - but I fear I have been woefully inadequate of late.  If it helps any at all, I have missed your company and your comfort.  Please take a seat wherever you'll be comfortable.  The sofa is free as is the ugly blue chair.  Let me get you something to drink, it's the least I can do.  Oh yes, you're right.  I'll be snagging a glass for myself.  Excuse me?  I didn't hear you ... of course!  Whatever you feel like listening to this evening will suit me just fine.  Shoot, if it's worth it crank up those big 'ole speakers.  They can handle the pressure.  I'll be right back, okay?

I miss Sox.  I miss her snore.  She's being taken care of and loved so I don't worry about her too much.  Yet at moments like these I wonder how much she misses me.

I miss lost friends and family who enhanced my life and the lives of so many others.  I miss their light.  They remain in my soul as a part of my internal make-up, I will be eternally grateful for the privilage of having loved them.  Yet at moments like these I wonder how I earned their love.

I have missed these evenings together with you.  I have missed your smiles and your love.  We've crossed paths and spoken briefly - said 'hello' in passing.  Yet at moments like these I wonder how you really are tonight. 

Me?  I'm great, because you're here.  Thanks.  How are you?

Charity brings out the best in us.  Watching McCain and Obama have some serious fun - and be funny - is a breath of fresh air.

Sometimes we just need a collective laugh.

There seems to be a question regarding the "Follow" and "Following" feature.  I'm not crazy about it, personally.  Especially the terms themselves.  Perhaps I'm being too sensitive.  That's fair.  Maybe I'm resistant to change - I'm cool with that notion, too.

Let's talk about it.  I'd really love to know what you think.

Hi there, come on in.  Good day?  Yes, me, too.  Not bad.  Grab a seat on the sofa - may I get you something?  Sure!  No problem, I'll be right back. 

What?  No, I don't think so.  What's the point?  All we achieve by talking about it is to give it legitimacy.  A voice.  If you are already offended and horrified, there's no real sense in adding to the mire in which it exists.  Ignore the devil and he goes away - forget the fear and it fades.  Right?    

Why the uproar?  I see, a different opinion.  Imagine that.  Yes, I hear you - I see your point.  Perhaps it is necessary to speak out against the noise when you hear it.  To express the truth as you see it.  Will it help in the long run?  Does that matter more than the words and thoughts you project?  I'm just wondering aloud.  I do that a lot. 

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Hi there, come on in.  What?  Yes, you're right.  I just can't sleep, can you?  Then why are you here?  Go home, go to bed.

If you're like me, chasing dreams ...  talk to me.  I'm listening.

Are you?

I may never "follow" anyone - just so this remains on my dashboard -

It's just too perfect.