Well, it's been a long while since I've posted to this blog and I want to see if it's still functioning. If this appears in it I'll know I don't have to start over again by creating a new blog. As for why I haven't been writing since March of 2003, let's just say that the invasion of Iraq took the wind out of my sails and turned my interests to the dawning presidential campaign. After months of active support for Howard Dean, I again had the wind knocked out of me by his withdrawal from the campaign. However, I'm still hopeful there will be a popular change in administration here in the U.S.A. in November. Keep the faith and be sure to vote.

--Barbara F. Ray