Hi all - the three cats are well. I renamed Mittens to Spirit. There's Mitzi and Patches too. Mitzi was my mom's - the other two were my deceased friend Bruce's - they're all well. I still have Toto the dog, she's 16 1/2. I got her soon after I got on here - in Feb. 2009. Long ago. I can do this. Just went for a mile walk. The books - first - Catholic historical fiction. Second is historical fiction set in 1600s and 1700s New England. Third - a long wagon train western set in 1850. Fourth about my time in the military, focusing on what it was like to be stationed in the Philippines. Fifth - about a breakdown I had, which started - in the service really, over many years... then other books... short stories, also fantasy and sci-fi is what I will write in the future. I am looking for literary agents - one would do. Easier said - than done. I am in a phase where my eating has dramatically decreased - so I know that eventually it will just lead to weight loss - it has to.