CAN'T SLEEP. CAN'T EAT. WORRIED

I cannot seem to shake this malaise that has me in its grip, but I must.

Am so depressed about N.O. and Gulf Coast, and about this war in Iraq -- sure is putting me in mind of Vietnam, and I ought to know.

It's just a very stressful, depressing time.

Another thing. December 7th is approaching... will be the 27th anniversary of Daddy's death. I can't believe it's been so many years.

I miss my Daddy.