@teresa, Volunteer Mentor, I have my ups,and downs but it is all getting back to where I need to be. Self-care, reading, cooking, listening to music.....All of these things help me get back to my New normal.

I easily forgive my PCP for not catching the Shingles evident on my head. Most people don't experience them there. And He probably underestimated my pain level. Folliculitis would not have been that painful, I believe.

I started reading this morning about the needs of the family affected by addiction. Yesterday I was open with my daughter and told her exactly why I didn't call her or want to come by to see her. It was rough, but I think I did the right thing.

I am so glad April is almost over. I am of the "Autism Acceptance " Month persuasion, rather than the "Autism Awareness" Month folks. I prefer to "Light It Up Red" rather than to "Light It Up Blue."

The main difference between the two schools of thought from my perspective is this: All of us need to be made aware that Autism is not a disease, a disorder, and it cannot be " cured" by such cruel tactics as bleach enemas, aversion therapy, or electroshock therapy. It is strictly a different wiring system of the brain, present at birth. We are more alike than different, and we have a right to be here.

We will talk more later. Going to rest my eyes for a minute. And I do love you better than my luggage.

Mamacita