I've asked my friend Susan to join me on this blog. It's only natural that when I think of the words "altered perceptions" that Susan comes to mind. Introducing Susan and how we met is not easy, but I'll share the condensed version.

I met Susan online possibly about 1996 online on AOL. Both of us were going through some rather drastic changes in our lives and we began talking. I was in Iowa, Susan in PA. About a year after meeting online due to some bizarre circumstances we actually met face to face. We even shared a house for a short time.

Friendships and bonds are formed in unusual ways and even in this day and age I still believe that friendships formed online are becoming more common, but still not considered the norm.

Susan and I have never lost contact over the years. She's flown to see me, I've flown to see her. We talk online not as frequently as both of us would like, but when we do talk it's just a matter of beginning where we left off. Anyway, Susan is the best friend I've ever had. I know if I needed her she'd be here..and vice versa.

Susan still lives in PA, and it is her turn to visit me. Hint, hint. She found a great man a few years ago, Chris, who is wonderful. I'm highly jealous because this guy is wonderful. Way too good for her and to her.

So about Susan she's witty, intelligent, beautiful, a bitch, a smartass and a self proclaimed witch. She's way too bossy, crabby, and sometimes whines. Sound familiar? She has a bizarre perception of the world and people one that I can very much relate too.

So anyway, I have to send her a very detailed email now on how to post. If she fucks up my templates, I'll probably have to kill her.