I apologize for not writing more lately -- and when I have, it's been kind of sparse. I'm not sure even how to write this. The past two months my mind (when not on work, which has been pretty tough) has been on some teen age girls.

No, that doesn't sound right...

I've been thinking about my oldest daughter and our difficulties adequately communicating. But also on two of my nieces and their families who are going through some tough times. Because these are all private family issues, I can't write about them in this public forum.

So maybe I'll just take a break and be back in a few days or weeks.

Thanks for your patience and understanding.