My solution: eliminate February. Who needs this month? In this country, Canada, winter needs severe editing. By the beginning of February, everyone is tired, mad, dead, or broke (Hey, its my Christmas VISA bill!). I know we are supposed to love every day, but really. I would have said that the only bright side of your situation Helen is that the weather is warm where you are, but that is really not much help given what happened to you!!! Just remember: it is always darkest just before the dawn, especially if it is 3:00 a.m. and you are standing in the widening shadow of a falling piano.

yours, Peter T.