I'm baffled by this. I can still write, but I don't want to! I submitted my new manuscript to Down East magazine and I really don't care if they accept it or not.My "Don't give a shit meter" is on dead zero.

Tom, believe me, I hear you. It is a bitch, but there is nothing we can do but follow Dr. Zs lead. At least we don't have to drive ourselves crazy trying to decide which option to take, we have no other options.(That's supposed to be a comfort.)

Hang in there old friend,we have a chance, let's dwell on that and "energize the thought".