Although it is wonderful and amazing and fulfilling in so many ways to live this different life we've chosen, I do miss my closest friends at times. Therefore we're ultimately happy for Skype's existence. Home feels instantly so much closer, just what is needed in small doses now and then. Tonight I had a four hour (and four glasses of wine) session with one of my best friends in Sweden over the Internet. A wonderful energy kick delivered straight through the screen. /T