* ElleTinker700: I had to jump in and say: I have been a great fan of Whole Foods in California- shopped there and spent tons of time in the various Whole Foods locations in Southern CA. There is one store in Seattle but none in the norther part of WA where I live. I hear there is one in the planning in Bellingham- I will be there when it opens! When Jack asked me if I missed LA I forgot Whole Foods, now remember. Nice, the fact that you have a good relationship with your mother (you are so generous with your gifts) and I appreciate the sentiment that there is nothing wrong about wanting to be alone on this holiday.

* Loveliness: I am not sure I got it right: is your post sincere or is there humor there.. in the fourth paragraph? What is “rubber necking” you mentioned there? I don’t understand. “You’re so much like Buddha”- did you mean that, even for a moment? Because if you did, I am going to copy your post and print it. (And I am not kidding) because I don’t think I will ever get that compliment again. So waiting for your response, looking forward to it.

Can you share more about your “intense, frightening, and very difficult future.”- more???

anita