I was wigging out yesterday. I had a whole, long, rambling rant about it (see politiblog if you're really hard up for something to read online) but I feel better today.

Not only was our department's quarterly dinner last night (it's amazing how much it helps to share your trials and tribulations with others), but on my way home I got a call from Gidget! We chatted for over half an hour - the first time she's felt strong enough for that in over a month.

No one understands the pain of what I'm going through better than her, so there was some of that sharing the t&t I already mentioned, but mostly it was just nice to hear her sounding better. (Not well. She's a long way from 100% - or even 75%. But better.)