A few hours ago I returned a visit from Danielle - and was immediately riveted by her frank post Disaster Preparedness. Read it not just for her candour, but also for the uplifting support she gets from her family. And for a disaster of a different sort, check out Slip-Sliding Away by Carol Cooper. Also, a big thank you to my favourite Texan, Fat Hairy Bastard, who told me yesterday that my Post of the Day segment is becoming (his words) ``a clearing house for great writing''. If you'd like to nominate a post, leave me a comment with the url.