It has been awhile

It has been a rather frustrating last few days.  I tried to log on to DS and was not allowed!  I wrote and complained.  I got no response but for some reason, today, I was able to come back.  I will never understand tech!  

Sometimes Karma does a good job.  The nephew who deserved to go to jail for the way he treated my sister died of a heart attack.  I cannot feel sad except for the fact that it didn't happen in jail.  He financially abused her, and as her health failed, he neglected her to the point. where he thought she was dead and only then allowed his sisters in to the house. Unfortunately, Liz named him as her power of attorney.  Despite their efforts, my nieces were not able to protect her - the police were hands off.  The Karma is that he had no will. So his siblings will share his million dollar estate.  He really disliked 2 of his sisters so it warms my heart!  

My niece's daughter who lost her 16 year old son to Fentanyl seems to be doing well.  I chat with her regularly.  She has been very open about Tucker's death and is participating in a documentary about the war on drugs.  She is a social worker who worked with drug users.  As she said, it is time people realized that it can happen to anyone.  She is becoming a fierce advocate.  She is struggling of course but has good support.  

As for me, I hate winter!  I suffer from SAD (get depressed in the winter).  I have up days and down days.  Exercising in the pool helps.  But I miss our winter vacations to the sunshine!  It isn't happening for awhile - our winter vacations are to Ottawa - fantastic family but no sun and surf.  

I am very happy to be back at DS!  It is the one place I feel like I can say it like I see it and nobody argues with me!!