I've been so far away from LJ. What have I been doing? Oh...working extra during tax season, although not as much as before. Why? Leah had a couple of bouts with strep and flu, and I also got sick. My jaw went out of socket all by itself, and I spent four months in physical therapy with an injured hip (how did I injure it? I have no clue! I ( Read more... )

I don't know that I'll ever be happy on this day. Note the music I chose to play while I write this.

There is a wonderful article on the NOLA website that chronicles six survivors' ordeals. There's even an accompanying multimedia presentation with pictures. Please read and remember.

On a happier note:

Dragon*Con Roll Call!
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...but I just had to pass this on, because our media isn't always so good at reporting the truth about what happens in Israel.

( This is from IsraelNationalNews.com )

We have friends here in Atlanta whose son, Ariel Siegelman, was just called up from the Israeil Defense Forces reserves. He reported for duty at 5:00 this morning. So please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

P.S. to thharwood, crystal_lily, and funkybaby - love you guys and are keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, especially as Tisha B'Av begins this evening for us