sunday morning apologies

i haven't been getting around the blogosphere much these days. i am sorry that i have not. i have taken some time this morning (i refuse to touch a paint brush today. my hands are all knarled up) to read and i am apologizing profusely for not getting around sooner. the bloggers have outdone themselves with top notch writing and links- and everyone is spot on. i encourage everyone to get out there and read each other- if you aren't already. it is like balm for the soul. thanks. :)