All I can say is 'FINALLY!'  This week has been extremely frustrating.  My ISP has been down all week.  I can't put into words how loooong the week has been.  No email, no contact, no web...I hadn't really stopped to reflect on how dependent on the internet I've (we've) become...but I had plenty of time to stop to think about it.  What was most frustrating was the loss of email.  Because I host my email at home, if the power goes out, or (as in this case) my ISP, I don't get email.  I'm now very seriously considering hosting my email elsewhere.  I had thought about it in the past, but it's really hitting home now.

I apologize to anyone that may have received a bounced email or who may have been wondering about the disappearance from MSN Messenger, blogging, etc....  I've been on the phone 5+ times a day trying to get the issues resolved.

[fingers crossed] I should be back up and running.