Thank-you Azizi for your kind words. I am sorry to hear about your sister. It makes me realize how lucky I am to have discovered that something was really wrong. The treatment is working but I still feel pretty wiped out.

Odd that you mentioned the vintage Black books. I have held on to mine for a very long time in hope of finding someone who would appreciate them. I found a young, black, single-mom who cried when I said she could have them. She is a writer so I know they went to the right person. My favorite authors are Zora Neale Hurston and Toni Morrison. My favorite play is by Maya Angelou.

Thanks to all of you who have wished me well. It was especially meaningful to hear such kind words from Martin. I really appreciated your thoughts, Martin. Yes, I often remember that when all is said and done, there is not much left but to sing and dance and give praise.

Thanks to all of you and remember to keep smiling and laughing and looking for the humour in life.