Having written many letters in my life that were never mailed, I've decided to send any new communiques out into the universe. For the record, I'm a 48 year old woman with a husband, a stepson (and step daughter in law) and two huskies (Mr. Ruskie L. Tuskie and Miss Sheba Woo). I live in Texas, where summer temperatures are over a hundred degrees on a regular basis and we execute an average of one death row inmate a week. I endured all types of child abuse known to psychotherapy. My father committed suicide five years ago. I'm still recovering, but I suspect recovery never really ends.

These facts do not define me.

My separateness and identity are only an illusion. In truth, I am every person who reads these words. I am, in fact, the Mystery. As is every person who reads these words. Two years ago, I opened the door to a new understanding. My journey is just beginning.