Before I do anything else this morning, I'd like to take a moment to send heartfelt condolences and cyber hugs across the planet to my co-blogger, Michelle, and her family on the loss of K's grandma, Michelle's mother-in-law and her dear husband's mother.

Readers who look forward to Michelle's posts will have to put up with just me for a while as more pressing issues take priority for her for a while.

Please join me, however, in sending good thoughts, positive energy and lots of love toward her and her family at this sad and stressful time.