[tioga]

How have you been?

[Dutchgirl]

I've turned off my answering machine and have created a "form letter" to inform my sister's correspondents of her death. My pastor assures me that this is called the "crucible" phase of grief and it normally lasts about six weeks-- which is when my vacation starts.

I think when a grown woman starts dodging calls from her own mother she's reached a new low in human relations...but on the upside, I am having a calypso/latin dance party with my grandbaby as often a I can get my hands on her and Sam Adam's Summer Ale is available again...