Bert, Claire M can explain herself; she doesn't need me - but just a headsup: If she were physically able to go mountain climbing, etc, she wouldn't be in the situation she's in.

You're right about songwriting, though: Claire, is there a songwriting club available to you? As good as you are at expressing yourself I'll bet you could write a zinger of a song or two!

Here in Juneau, Alaska, we keep talking about forming a songwriting circle but we never seem to get it started. I still have hopes though.