It's been a while...
I am ashamed to say how long it has been since I have even logged into this blog. I have no excuses to offer, just the truth... I have not made this blog a priority. Plain and simple. But, I am going to give it another try and hope that I can do better. So here goes... I will start with an update on what has been happening for me recently. Aside from the obvious COVID-19 related effects that everyone has been experiencing on a mental, emotional, physical and even financial level, 2021 was a particularly challenging time for Martina and me. It started in January 2021, when Martina had to go to Germany in the middle of the pandemic to be with her mom as she entered Hospice care. Unfortunately, due to COVID restrictions, I was not able to accompany her, so she was forced to make the trip alone. Her stay lasted for almost 3 months as she not only shared time with her mom, but also attended to tying up all of the loose ends that are necessary when an elderly parent dies. Financial concer
