I've been looking more to the "real world" (as opposed to forums), thinking about my family and getting back on my own two feet. Also just today I noticed invitations to pages on facebook I never noticed before. They are from 2 old friends, in fact they were the very first of my friends. One has gone on to have great artistic talent as seen on his page, and the other has started her own jewelry and accessories shop thing. It's been a long long time, when it's daylight I shall say hi to them, talk about the cool stuff they have going for them.
I still stop by here to see how some of my pals are doing.
I believe you're a good guy RD and that things will work out for you. Stay frosty my friend.