Well, this new "blog thing" is actually pretty new to me. Kinda - sorta. I mean, way back - a long, lonnng time ago (about 1993, I think) - I “blogged” before it became so popular. There were a small group of us who had a huge interest in virtual reality chat programs, and we'd meet up in our daily chats and create "online diaries" via our own websites. Nothing was sacred. Politics. Religion. UFOs and alien abductions. Cooking. Music... my God, the music! How to mix the "Perfect Bloody Mary", etc, and we ranted over various everyday occurrences; we debated; we questioned, and we formed theories on any topic – I loved it! I miss those old days and that circle of friends, but, realistically, over such a long time period, we do tend to lose contact with our online buds, which is a real shame. I mean, you know, those special people are never truly forgotten, but "everyday life" shifts our focus - and although those dear friends are "not ever forgotten" - that's life.

Then, one fine summer day, I'm sitting here and watching CNN, and there was an update: there had been explosions in London! I had been chatting with my pal Leyna at the time, but I suddenly had to excuse myself. I had to find out if my friend in London was safe, and I felt horrible because I hadn't chatted with him in ages. IMs weren't working due to lack of use, or whatever, but I did manage to find my "old" pal in Canada (who is not so old!) - Wrex, girl, see what you've started? - and between the two of us, we were able to find his phone number (hey, I never said organization was my "best" trait), and he was ok. All was well. Whew. Relief!

Wrex and I had "re-united" - totally cool! She sent me her blog, which is as totally awesome as she is; then, suddenly, a little wave of inspiration hit me, and I thought, "Hmm... chrysalis."

And so it goes . . . welcome!