I have a great friend here in Maine. His name is Roger. Roger is "visually challenged" (Or "Blind"). We once worked together, providing tech support "for a major ISP." Roger and I first connected because Roger needed a ride, and he lived close by. Roger proved to be an invaluable friend, and persuaded me to begin exercising my creative energies again. Roger inspired me to enter a poetry contest so I could finally say "I was published." Roger also inspired me to pursue my artistic talents, and that led me to Poser. The ironies: My best friend can't share directly in my greatest visual joys. Due to the instability of Internet-related businesses, Roger was the first to lose his job while I saved mine by agreeing to work in a different city. Then I lost my job and he got his back. Now Roger is in need of a ride for about a month, and I have plenty of time. I volunteered to drive Roger back and forth to work, a total 70 miles in the morning, and in the evening. If I hadn't stepped in, Roger would have needed to stay at a friend's house 35 miles away. I just couldn't see my friend needing to sleep on someone else's couch, away from his wife and home. The upshot of all this: I'll have less time to play. I need to also find my own job and tend to household chores. Oh, and let's not forget that health club. If I fade out a bit, don't worry. I am around.. I just don't have so much time and energy. Ron