[MajorBill]

kittygilchrist and all: Being alone or being lonely is under our control. As a 'non-custodial parent' I had to deal with the heartaches and questions that came with the judge's decision. My therapist gets the credit for having me focus not on what I missed, but what I have. Over the nearly 30 years I have taken those 'potentially lonely' holidays and made them special with new friends, new traditions and -- most importantly -- new traditions.

That being said, I'll host 4 singles for Thanksgiving at my Buttonwood home.