Lorien--of the Lo Down variety, dropping everything for an impromptu shop attack at BBB. Followed by a drive-by Arby's run. That somehow left the Arby's guy with the impression that Lorien and I were personally going to eat all 21 Arby's cheese melts by our little old selves.

Will someone please pass the Horsey...


A gathering of some 20-25 women for a thank-you dinner last night. What brought us together? A beautiful woman named Pam. I was there mostly by default (oh, you're Shane's wife) but the rest of them have been leaving their homes, families, spouses--and their own warm beds--to spend one night a month (sometimes more) at Pam's house. With both her parents gone now, she is all alone. She is pretty independent, but needs someone there at night. This eclectic group of beautiful women has served her so selflessly for months now. I was touched and honored to sit among them. Delighted to get to know them. And thankful for their service to my dear friend.

Being proud of myself that it took almost an entire week for me to finish off my indulgent pint of Sanity.