Introductions

This is my second attempt at a blog. I originally set one up to keep in touch with friends while I travelled, and to post pictures from overseas. Then R. and I broke up, and I started using the blog as a confessional. And it was a perfect and silent therapist. For two weeks I poured out my heart and soul online. It helped - but I'm not sure I want all that to be part of the public record.

So here I go again. This time I intend to keep focused on the basics - friends, surf, food, war, travel, and wine.

But I'm shaking as I write this. I wanted to check the drama at the door, but life won't always allow that. R. is now drinking again and making suicidal statements. I'll do what I can to get him help.