I once viewed LJ as an old friend with whom I could "pick up where we left off" very easily. Then I saw some video on the Internet mocking it as a dead thing from another era, and felt bereft. Since then, I've felt embarrassed to bring it up to "newbies" ... but 10+ years of processing doesn't die easily, and I DO love it.

Just read your other new posts. Keep it up! There is a poetry to your words, even when you're just reciting how your week has gone. Also, I would love to join a book club! Jealous of your accomplishments--things like really enrich one's days. In a similar vein, I am sorry that you are losing your roommate :-(.

Keep posting, please. I love your voice, candor and life!