Barbara Van-nix:  

10/21 update Same as below except that my life has changed quickly and hard: I recently lost my daughter after her long illness, several rallies, and then unexpected (what should I call it) death. I'm not in the mood or state of mind, or tolerance to accept it yet. I'll get there, but not today. That's the update except that Arnold the pup is such a good idea: I can still throw a ball like a guy can, and "life" sometimes doesn't seem all that important when I live in his spontaneity and total innocence. Business is good and, boy, is it getting renovated to accommodate the times. It's a good business, I don't have to sell, people come to me, and I help them! It's cool. Good because I'll likely work forever! For you buds out there who are s...Expand for more