I have been too deeply involved in one freakin' crisis after another to even blog about it - how insane is that?  However, it's time to discuss some of this so my head doesn't explode.

First, let me say that I still have most of my sanity left although some days I wonder why I do. I have now been working for 40 years and have nothing material to show for it -- no savings, loads of debt and I haven't taken a vacation in eons.  I am pretty sure driving back and forth across country trying to "save" one of your kids from himself?

So, why am I still sane?  Because I am afflicted with a stubborn streak of optimism that prevents me from giving up and letting the various personal terrorists in my life win -- not going to happen.