I am very greatful for 3 cats who understand, without question, why I get upset when friends, for whatever reason, fail to fulfill agreements or call to notify of change. A serious discussion is in line.

For those lamenting the tragedy of yesterday…

Consider this, on that ship were several people who had the joy of seeing one of the most awesome views to grace any creature on this planet – the view of the entire planet in her glory and all her peace from a front row seat aboard a space shuttle. They did what none of us have done and what most of us will never do, see the stars in perfect darkness, view the planet earth in complete peace, and float weightless in complete void. Yes, they no longer exist on this planet, but they passed on doing what they obviously loved. Yes, they passed over lost, but they have found their way across the veil and into the various places they will inhabit based on their belief systems.

Now, for the somewhat depressing part (and slightly morbid on my part)…

Does anyone know if they actually sent the data files on the cancer cells they were studying? Or is all of that on Mir (correction: the International Space Station, compliments of Moses)?