It has been a long time, my friends, since last we spoke. I feel that I should offer an explanation. The short answer is that I have been fairly down for a while, missing family, missing friends, missing my home in the States. And when I feel this way, I typically become non-communicative. As in, I just don’t want to talk to friends, or family (those same people I am missing). I withdraw. Not sure why, but this is how I have always been, and, I do not foresee that changing any time soon.
That said, I offer an apology. I know that many of you other there have been wondering where the heck I am. That is not to say I haven’t tried. On more than one occasion, I have written a post here, put it up and then reconsidered and took it back down. Suffice to say that I think about you often (I really do, all evidence to the contrary), and I hope to see you again soon.
Now, as to posting in this blog. As you know, postings have been rather sparse lately. And now you know why. But, I have resolved to start posting again on a regular basis, and so I start with this humble offering. It isn’t much, but it is a start.
I know that many of you out there will read this, and so I want to address something to you all, and I *will* follow up with a phone call (something else I have been neglecting for far too long):
Dad & Barbara & Bobbi: I have been thinking about you guys, and I hope all is well. I have been out of touch, and that is inexcusable. But, I do think about you, and I hope all is well in your area of the world. I know that things are difficult right now. But I also know you each, individually, are a fairly strong group of people. Bobbi most of all. To you all I have one thing to say: this too shall pass. And it will.
Whitney, Vince and the Kids: Sounds like a seventies era rock group, doesn’t it? Like a demented Partridge Family, except, as far as I know, no one in this group can sing. Ryan can play any musical instrument she wants, but still, no one else in the family has any musical talent. But, that doesn’t really matter. Because, I love you guys anyway. Even though you will never hit the road and make millions of dollars on tour, that’s OK. I love you anyway.
Denise, Marty & Mike: Another seventies era revival group. But, with a twist. My Aunt, my Uncle and my Grandfather, whom I think about quite often. I have been out of touch for far too long, and you have my apologies. I looked at the calendar on the wall today, and it told me that I have been here for six months. And I haven’t really spoken to any of you in that time. And I feel awful about that. Mike, if you are reading this, you should know that I am in the process of putting together a care package for you, complete with Belgian chocolates (which are really quite good) and other assorted stuff. I miss you, Mike, and I will, hopefully, speak to you soon. I just wanted to tell you I am sorry for being out of touch for so long. I think about Mimi on a daily basis, and I know you do too.
Mom – What can I say. You know more than anyone how things have been. I will call you soon, and I hope you are well. Love you.
Ryan & Sara – Last. but certainly not least. Sorry we have been playing phone tag lately. And I am very sorry that I haven’t been more proactive in getting in touch with you guys. Please do not think it is because I do not care, I do. Ryan, you’ve been my best friend for years, even though I do not show it sometimes, especially now. But just know this: I do think about you, and we will talk soon. Hell, I need you to fill me in on what’s going on with the Redskins.
Pat & Ben & assorted others: Man cruise? Hell yes. Sign me up. Again. This time, no Xanax on the plane, and probably no $900 bar bill, either.
Rob & Crater & Doug & whoever else is reading this blog at TAC: Eat it. No, seriously, eat it.
Cathy & Carrie: I hope you guys are doing very well. I see you on my Yahoo, and while I have not really been in the mood to chat, I will chat with you again, soon. I promise.
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That’s enough for now. I *will* be speaking to you again soon, though.
Just wondering, how many time can I say in this post: “I *will* be speaking to you soon”? Whatever, I do not feel like editing, so it goes out like this.
