April has not been the kindest month. I've had work problems a little worse than usual (read: loss of confidence and trust), relationships have been going nutty, AND it's 27F/- C out this morning. On April 24 April 23. See, I am losing it.

But there are bright spots. Easter was pleasant, and warm enough for an egg hunt outside. Great birthday party for my niece Glory Saturday: she turned 13. And this Friday she stars in her school play. Other bright spots are visiting my blog pals. Thank you all for sharing your lives. And then, last night, I finally caught up with my postal carrier, and...I had Snail Mail! Kathryn (you are such a sweetie, Ms. Tejas!!) sent me Empire Falls. Can't wait to dive into it. Thanks so much!

For those playing the fantasy stock at BlogShares, remember it is going "live" on May 1, and you can only take cash into that game. Eek! I'll probably get that all muddled up.