"Been down so long, seems like up to me ..."

Well, not really.

However, those who watch this blog can't help but notice it's been nearly two weeks since I blogged. There area a couple of reasons for that.

First off, the week of April 15th was a real downer for me and it took several days of working through issues to get back on track. Secondly, after getting back on track, whenever I signed on to blogger.com, I couldn't help but try and work on technical issues that were plaguing my other blog.

So, both technical and personal issues are now back on track and things are looking well. I had the typical after-shot day on Monday, resulting in one newsroom outburst because of petty issues. Today, I've actually had the energy of a Wednesday rather than a Tuesday. Not sure if that is because I'm working on an emotional high or what, but I'll take the progress.:)

I get blood drawn this week ... not for viral load, but CBC and differentials.

I visited with a counselor today just to have someone objective to discuss things with. It was time well spent. I have friends with whom I can discuss things with; in fact, I even have male friends who care enough to tell me when I'm full of it. Nonetheless, so many of my friends have what I call a "vested interest" in trying to make me feel good. I really needed someone who knows nothing about me, but still is able to listen and offer some insight. This guy did just that.

Come to think of it, the world of Hep C bloggers tends to do that, too -- and for that, I'm thankful.

Grace and peace ...

Oh, one more thing: There was a book by 1960s author Richard Farina entitled "Been Down So Long Seems Like Up To Me" that was a classic counterculture piece. I have often thought the movie "Animal House" was something of an absurd ripoff of the book. Sadly, I think Farina was killed ina motorcycle wreck following a party celebrating the book going into hardback.

Useless trivia from Pastor Buzz ...