so danny's

gone.

step one of my process of departure has been accomplished.

setp two comes next week, with the arrival of cassie's family. when they leave, we'll move to step three.

which is, my friend, Jan's, wedding in S. Africa. big stufff.

and thence to step four, Cassie's aunt's visit during our last week in May.

after that, we're tasting freedom, baby!