Some time ago, I became old and disabled. I lost my ability to effect change around me (if I ever had it). Looking for a reason to remain on the planet, I decided I would dedicate myself to giving a little bit of kindess and maybe humor to everyone I came across. I am committed to continue with that new "purpose" despite all that has happened this week. I will not deny that I am still in the midst of the depression which all of us who hoped for a few months now feel. But I will leave the analysis of "what went wrong" to others and concentrate on trying to touch the pain I see in people beyond their fronts. Frankly, I feel that that is all we have now.