Today I came across a news story. About a little girl with a rare disorder who was on the verge of having her 10th birthday party with all her invited guests having turned down the invitation. The nice part was that, thanks to social media, her birthday turned into a huge event. What got me was the quote from her dad, when describing her condition, saying,.

Sunday, November 16, 2014. The Trip that Never Happened. Is potentially the worst verb used in the oncology world. I knew this would be true, but like most things, having it said out loud, seeing it in black and white, just makes it more true. Mom died the day we were supposed to leave.

Take me to the forest. Please show me the way. I need to find the house,. Their games have us all trapped. They have us in a bind. We must release our shackles. The earth is giving away. To a god I must now pray. I will soon be lost and never found. My arms reach out to the sky above.

I am once again extending Round 16, since I really dislike the idea of a poll between only two people. This extension will last until May 5th. I am also going to put this community on hiatus for a few months after Round 16 ends.