I can't believe it's June already and it's been months since I last wrote. Asleep at the wheel, or what?

The exciting news is that I found an apartment. It was not in the neighborhood I wanted but it is cute and perfect for me. It is a "junior one bedroom" meaning a bachelor with a separate room the size of a closet. But it's mine... all mine! I moved May 1st, with such precise organization and coordination even the military would be proud. Normally there are tears on moving day (mine) and I'm rarely ready come the morning of the move. Well not this time. You know who you are... and my eternal thanks.... Funniest site of the day was my Devere enlarger tied to the roof of the car! Looked like a giant penis wrapped in a big condom! Maybe you had to be there....

So, tomorrow is the start of Operation Kitty Kat as Renata and I head to the Toronto shelter system in search of a a furry companion for me. Even my shrink approves of Operation Kitty Kat, and even thinks I need to start volunteering at a shelter as a kitty cuddler. All that love!!!

I was back in the hospital for an early summer tune-up, but was only there a week this time before I bounced back. This time I was on what is called a "form" meaning you *have* to stay, by law, in the hospital and you can't leave when you want... if you do go the cops can be sent to retrieve you and bring you back. Being a non voluntary patient was new to me but I totally understand why they did it. Still, feeling groovy now and that's all that matters.

Updates

Squirrel Update: they are getting very fat. tails particularly bushy.

Moving Update: two boxes missing in shipment from Ireland. since i failed to label any boxes or take an inventory, i have no idea exactly what is missing. have not found elderly bear (had him since i was 2 - 40 years is old for a bear!!!) and two boxes of prints. i will never ship negatives again, as i spent a sleepless night worried that the missing boxes were negatives.

Music Update: have been hanging out at the gladstone hotel - last night was a guy from newfoundland, now living in africa. he advertises an 'afro-celtic' sound, it was more singer-songwriter to me but he was an excellent musician and i had a good time

Bipolar Update: read a great book on being bipolar - called "Madness: A Bipolar Life" by Marya Hornbacher. in fact, i read it twice. she has a different kind of bipolar (rapid cycling) but it is beautifully written and very, very moving. head to your library and get this book, now!