Just so you know, my brother is fine. I didn’t state that as the reason for our visit before, because honestly, I didn’t know what we would find when we got here. He’s a lot like me sometimes. We disappear for a while, out of communication with the world, just… well …. because. He’s in a strange space right now — lost his job, lost his girl, lost his best friend due to an argument. He’s just taken it in the nuts by life, and thought that retreating from everyone would solve things. The only thing it did really was spur his sisters into coming down to find out what he was doing. We also share a similar history with drugs. My mother and Lex freaked out more than a little, and I followed suit. What if he went back to drugs and got himself in trouble? What would we, as his sisters, do? Please understand, he’s one of the most amazing people I know - funny, genuine, twisted, respectful. He’s just a gem, but someone who is a little lost and lazy and doesn’t know what the next step is in his life.

You should have seen the look on his face when we got to the door. He thinks we are crazy for driving all this way to check on him. I told the asshole to answer his phone, then he wouldn’t get unexpected company. I’ve stayed with him while we are in Colorado Springs. As much as I love my sister’s kids, she is staying with her sister in law, and between them, there are six children. That’s just too damn many for me. Plus, staying with my brother allowed us a lot of time to shoot the shit and to catch up. We sat on his porch, drank beer, talked about everything. It was very comfy. His roommates are interesting. One is a total geek like we are, and that kid and I went toe to toe about the validity of Frank Miller’s vision. Who knew I would be able to argue comics with someone? I liked that kid, the other ones, well they are just roommates. I could see D and me and his one roommate hanging out for days playing video games and shit. It’s been fun.

Lex has two friends - D and D (hehehe) (they are married) and me and my brother and sister hung out with them tonight. I haven’t laughed that hard in ages. They are just so well adjusted, in love, and fun! The conversation ran from spiders to penis sizes to vasectomies to the future. I was struck by their generous nature and their genuine hugs. You can tell a lot about a person by how they hug you (Lex’s sister in law also gives great hugs). If I lived closer, I could see us all becoming great friends. For now, we will communicate via e-mail, and plan for a time when they come up to the Northwest, and I can cook for them. I love cooking for people.

We head back to Frisco and the Inn tomorrow. It’s been fun being here, hanging out with my little brother, and reestablishing our relationship. My siblings mean the world to me. I’ve even grown very fond of my niece, who is 2. Who would have thunk that I could survive a road trip with my sister and the spawnling? It’s more than most expected of me. I did revert to type when I bailed on staying with Lex, though. I’m good with kids in small doses. Her SIL’s got 2 sets of twins. They are great kids, especially her oldest son, but that’s just a lot of children for me. I’ve had a good time with them too, though. Kids are so damn honest. It’s refreshing.

While I am having a lot of fun, I really miss the huzzie and home. I left my phone charger at the house so the cell is dead right now, so I didn’t get to call him today. I will be glad to get home, get a big fucking hug, and some alone time with my man. Meanwhile, I will be home in 3 days or so. There’s more to say, but I’m sleepy.

Snoogs I miss you. And I love you.

G’night.