Dear friends, I have going to step away from Staying the Course for the indefinite future. I have a biopsy coming up next week that concerns me considerably. Even the possibility of cancer throws me for a loop; that's a big one I haven't have to confront before. Plus I am still helping my son following his major surgery, and helping out with grandkids as best I can. And I am struggling to continue my part-time work to help us make ends meet in retirement. If there is a desire to continue this thread (assuming vr.org itself continues) will need someone to step forward to open the weeks, and encourage folks along at times. Maybe one person could do that, or you could set up a rotation of volunteers. I have done this for several years now, and enjoyed doing it, but now have too much stress to do it well. So best wishes to you all in whatever course you choose to take....all best, bob