Feeling connected makes such a big difference in my sense of well-being. THis evening Ruth called to ask me for some help brain storming for her college lecture tomorrow - internal and external, global specific, responsible or not in terms of attribution. The subject doesn't matter. What matters to me so much is that she still values me as a thinker and support. It's so much fun to be able to help - feels so good to be needed. Happy Mama here tonight.