Hi Andy! The concerts went really well--we raised a ton of money that will cover our costs and fund our scholarship and charities. I love being able to sing and perform commnity service at the same time.

Norah Jones was FANTASTIC--what talent! I would see her live again anytime.

AND I saw James Taylor and Carole King a couple of weeks ago. What can I say--they are legends for a reason. They had the coolest set, too--it was a rotating stage set up in the middle of the arena, so no matter where you sat, they would face you at some point. They sang for HOURS. Loved it!!

I got the news that my L&I claim has been reopened so my neck can be treated without me paying for it--YAY! Since I started seeing this chiropractor, I have not been in pain except for recovering from the traction treatment that he uses. I used to be in pain every single day to varying degrees, and now it's so rare.

AND I'm off of work today because I'm having new floors installed in the bathroom , bedroom, and kitchen: porcelin tile in the bath and bamboo that matches existing hardwood in the others. The ancient fence that is rotting away will be replaced starting next week so I'll actually have privacy in my backyard for the first time in 11 years. My house will be so feng shui, I almost can't stand it. smile Next year the house will be 70; I'm having a birthday party for it. Everyone here is invited, of course!

Update:
I sent H an email asking him to get the student loan, which is consolidated in both of our names, into his name alone. I painted it as a benefit to him because he may be able to claim the interest on his tax return next year. No response from him. I hope he figures out a way--his credit is so poor that I don't think he can get a loan without a cosigner, which I suggested in the email.

I have spoken and texted with him, and he stopped by for one afternoon a couple of weeks ago. He continues to play the status quo game, as in not telling me that he's living/ "married" to ow. CRAZY.

We spoke not long after I posted last, and I asked him some questions about baseball and hockey. He said he was looking at tickets for the Mariners, and I asked if he knew that the Orioles (my hometown team) had already been here. He said that's who he was looking at tickets for. I said, "Well, if you're ever looking for someone to go to a game with, you know I love live baseball." And he said, "I love watching baseball with YOU," with a big smile in his voice. WTH? Oh, wait I remember: he's mentally ill.

I continue to work on the D paperwork in my mind. I want him to take this loan over before I give him the papers, but that may not happen; although I have that issue covered in the papers, I want to not worry that he'll default and leave me holding the bag. I also continue to pray for reconciliation between us. It's weird to hope for one thing and prepare for the opposite. I feel very peaceful within myself, though. Peaceful in my whole life, not just about the situation with H.

Be well, friends.

amd