I went to Seattle for meetings the last week of November, and I made a trip back east and actually was able to tour the Biltmore Estate. Seeing the Biltmore Estate was one of those things that I wanted to do or see in my life but just didn't think it would happen at this point, but MPD's PBF made it happen.

My job has changed - it's a different angle through the mess - kind of like flipping a prism. It's still a headache - but I don't fight it as much right now - just keep plowing forward one way or another.

My kid moved back east and hopefully has learned a lot about life in general, and to not take a good job for granted.

I've decided that I don't have to deal with anybody that I don't want to deal with. I don't want the mess, I already have too much clouding up my reality. It's one of those minor ah-ha moments.

The notebook and the desktop both died, ugh. I need a new palm, and ipod. I'm hoping to go to the iphone - but I don't know. It's time for a change, an upgrade - my cellphone contract expires this week.

We're considering buying rental property for tax reasons.

I had a serious dizzy spell yesterday - the room was spinning for like 5 minutes. I went to the doctor today because I thought it was HPB, but I guess it's really an inner ear problem. .

I'm feeling now - content. Status quo. Let it ride.