I realize that I haven’t made entries into my blog of rants in some time now. The reasons are varied, but one of them brought me to my very knees. I lost my father on March 15, 2007 during an accident in his back yard. He was my father, my friend, my hero and one of my biggest supporters. His guidance and judgement were always valued highly by everyone around him. My words can't hope to represent the love and respect I have for him. He was a very...VERY…good man.

Things such as this tend to take my mind away from matters that would typically annoy me. It makes a person reflect upon the truly important matters in life…and upon how very short this life of ours is. The older I get, the more things fall into perspective with regards to exactly how little time we actually are given on this planet. I don’t plan on being gone forever, but until I get back into my normal routine (if it ever returns to something resembling what was formerly “normal”)… then I will post a new rant for your amusement. If you are a believer and pray, I would ask your prayers for us. We are moving forward as best we can. But, as many of you can attest to from losing loved ones of your own, it is very difficult.

Until next time… at least you know I’m still around. Just silent, for now.