To all who have been challenging me, both publicly and privately, about what I have been saying, doing, and planning, I thank you. I need to be challenged. I would much prefer that anyone who disagrees or worries about something I have expressed come out and say it, than have to wonder whether people think I'm nuts, are silently agreeing with me, or think I'm just making idle talk.

Some things people have said may convince me to reconsider parts of my plan. I like that. When there are flaws in my reasoning, I would rather have them pointed out early than go on to make a silly mistake because of ignorance or stupidity.

In some cases, even when I don't have logic to back it up, I may still need to go ahead and discover for myself what lies beyond the metaphorical sign marked "Danger". Even if I decide it is worth the risk, I still appreciate the warning.

I am not suicidal in any sense of the word. To the contrary, what I seek is a fuller, richer, more engaging life. I am willing to take risks to find it. Maybe I will, maybe I won't, or maybe it's the journey, not the destination, that matters.

In any case, here's to all who are helping to strengthen my resolve, or tear it down where necessary. Thanks.