A former co-worker of mine emailed me today. She was very upset. Apparently her mother's in real bad shape and my friend had been told to expect 'the call' at anytime. She's been trying to stay busy doing Christmasy things in order to hang onto some sort of sanity. I felt bad because she lives about 4 hours away and I couldn't give her a hug. I tried the next best thing - an email hug..... ((o)). I also emailed her a Hallmark card. Yes, I know. The warmth and coziness of technology.... sigh.