I make sure and indicate that if I'm asked to drop it, it'll be dropped. Nada for weeks. I happen to see the same account on Instant Messenger and give it a shot the other day. No answer, and soon after a disconnect. Heck with it.
Blood is thinner than kindness.
I'll be glad to tell Niki about my mother, who was and is a part of me, and about my mother's mother, who took care of me some and who I remember, and my mother's mother's aunt, who believe it or not I also remember, and who we know a bit about that's really kind of cool. I hope you're happy. Plus, everyone should go read R. Francis' winning essay. Some days it just all comes together. Larry, should you drop by here, thanks again, man.