Because there really is no sense in feeding you a line of bullshit over it, yes, this is a particularly tough entry to write, Since I have to admit, today has been a particularly tough day. The extent to which, has both surprised and humbled me.

No, nothing is wrong, no one is sick, and Singher is as crazy as ever. What has me more than a little bummed, is that tomorrow evening at this time, two of my best friends and their twin boys will be on a plane to London, ushering off their year of living and working abroad.

But I need to be clear; I am more than happy for them, truly. Dan has taken a position that if I was still working for the flight medic program, I too would have jumped at. Not to mention the opportunity for Karen to spend a year with her sister, and be able to enjoy what will be the third year in the life of their twins, in one of the most exciting cities in the world.

Though when it comes right down to it, I really don't think that I ever considered just how much of a role those two people have played, and continue to play in my life. It's beyond friendship, it transcends the limiting boundaries of straight and gay bullshit, and it's something I have been supremely blessed to enjoy in my life. I think perhaps I feel a little guilty that it has taken the fact of them moving away, to make me see exactly how important that has been.

So, not to draw this out anymore than is necessary, and because I steadfastly refuse to turn this into a painful, ritualistic goodbye, and thirdly because when Karen gets settled she will do a once weekly update from across the pond, for all those reasons, I will close. So, to Karen and Dan, two of the best friends I could hope for, I love you both, take care of each other, and be safe. I will see you soon.

PS  And just remember, you have to come back because I'm the sucker who is feeding and boarding your mangy flee bag!