((((((dear Lin)))))) I know how it feels to be in that spot, especially about the writing. A week or so like that hit me just a short time ago--I knew what I had to write, had all the notes laid out in front of me, but I simply couldn't write to save my life. I think we writers (hehe...doesn't that sound important-ish!) all go through down-times like that more or less regularly. No fun, but maybe it's our mind saying "hey hey, give me a little break to recharge!" As it was, rest, relaxation and the inspiration of Norwegian mountains got me going again.

I wish I could send you Norwegian mountains! In the meantime, though, I'll send you prayers and a great big ((((((((((((hug)))))))))))