Gordon -

> I have been ill. It has been costly
> financially, physically, mentally and
> spiritually.

I am *soooo* glad to see you posting again!

> Dien Rice has been a loyal friend and I am
> honored he thinks of me as a friend. This
> has been a difficult time in my life and
> without the support of friends (and I make
> it hard to be one) I wouldn't have made it.

And you should know, you have *many* friends both in the online and offline worlds.

> Sometimes, those people who barely seem to
> need you, the ones strong of will and heart,
> who seem to be defiant on their paths, are
> actually ones who need your help the most.

You would be amazed.

> I'm a hard person to get close to, my guard
> is up and that is hardly any way to live a
> good life now is it? I guess I'd rather get
> burned over and over than to succumb to the
> negativity and pessimism and criticism that
> we seem to swim in.

It took courage for you to post this.

Take care old friend and return to full strength soon. The marketing world needs your wit and wisdom!

Rick Smith, "The Net Guerrilla"