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Saturday night, I called a Vancouver friend to wish her a happy birthday. I got her answering machine, but as I was playing around my computer rang from a friend in Germany. The phone's connection wasn't that great, but it was free. My friend is Dutch, and I'm Scottish-- so we're agreed that cheap is good. But, it was good to chat with a kindred spirit who's reading good books and living exciting adventures (I can do vicarious). He's really good at helping me frame my life in good, hopeful terms. He makes me smile, which was a colossal feat this weekend. I finally caught my Van friend tonight, which was another pleasant, cozy conversation. It's been a very lonely homecoming this past year and a half. And, it's bittersweet to talk to good friends far away. It sates and wakens the appetite for friendship. I don't understand this period of my life... but it's not as if I understand any substantive things. That's why I read books.

Work went very well today. I have the illusion of being somewhat on top of things. I looked very rough because I barely slept and was too ornery at 5:30 to amend the damage. I caught glimpse of myself in the mirror... yikes! But, my kids were smart enough to keep mum. They do have some EQ.

I researched some blogs tonight. I'm thinking of improvements: photos are a must. I'm thinking maybe having some topics based on the day of the week. Recipes or crafts or restaurant reviews. This is a chance to figure out things.