Brett,

Because I'm an editor professionally, I concentrate on sites that teach written rather than spoken English, so this site may not be right for Wakana, but I like it because it's interactive and very thorough. You might take a look first and see if it will help.

Brett, I just want to add that I've been following your story closely since you left for Guam, and as time went on I was continually moved and saddened by your -- evidently hard-earned -- wariness of relationships with women.

This spring, I had surgery and radiation for cancer and was housebound for three months with no Internet access. When I got back to work, the first thing I did was to check your thread to see how you had been faring. I wish I could describe my joy at seeing the change you'd undergone while I was away. You helped my recovery with your own, and I thank you for that from the bottom of my heart.

My best to both you and the redoubtable Wakana. I hope to sing songs of the sea with you someday.

Claire