Well — it was my fault that everything stopped working!

We are now looking for a new domain host. It took them more than 24 hours (after I had managed to log in from outside our home and delete the webcam-related pages on my website) to respond to requests for information…

But it was my fiddling with the webcam settings that sent a surge of data to the servers that host our domain… whereupon it automatically blocked anything from our address from getting in the door. So I couldn’t fix the problem! And no notice was sent to the administrator (Tom) that this was going on. And when he tried to call there was no answer and the voicemail was full!

So. As it stands now:

I CAN get the webcam to work. (hooray)

I don’t know what I am doing, so must go a lot slower about tweaking things. (obviously)

We will find a new domain host for our many domains, most of them mine, and it looks like we can find one that is cheaper with even more features! (happier pocketbook)

Will begin to post pics from the webcam periodically via one method or another within the next week. Then folks can see my workspace (shudder) which gives me incentive to make progress (not sure if that’s a happy or a concern).

I wrote another silly poem and posted it at blogspot for those who would like the sentiments behind this post.

2006 was, politically, economically, internationally — disastrous for my country in many ways. I am not going to discuss those things here… they are all over the news services. For a different — and very harsh — perspective, check the news from countries that are traditionally allies of the United States.
2006 was, personally and professionally — a real growth period for me.

I am learning to manage my anxiety and panic attacks without medication most days. I am dealing with increased migraines but have medicine that seems to work when I can take it. I am still struggling with other health issues but most days can manage to meet obligations and have some energy left over for me.

I discovered a “social” outlet that didn’t require daily human contact but has led to meeting new people. I also began to volunteer at the children’s school — not in their classrooms, but it’s a step. I am very pleased that I am well enough to do this.

I am starting to be able to back off when the adolescents in the family need it, to stand my ground when they need it, and to tell the difference more than half the time. This has led to decreased stress and increased compliance with requests.

I sold something I made to someone who was not family or very close friend.

And this past week — I cleaned out the office enough to sit at my computer desk when I want! And got the livingroom, entry and part of the dining room rearranged (with help from my three muscular assistants). Small steps, but they feel good.

May your new year bring you many small steps and many big joys.

May the year bring you and your family much love -
and as much happiness as you can tolerate
with a brace of challenges to make life interesting.

May the old year grant us wisdom to carry into the future
May the new year bring us hope in better things to come.