Next time I want to potentially interrupt, I'll make it a point to ask you here what kind of reaction she would get, then write that in my next response, if that would work for you! Or we could decide if her reaction would warrant a change in your post instead of just a passing mention in mine. How does that sound?

Bad weather, huh? Got a lot of snow last week, I take it?

Eh, been better, been worse. Thanks!

I'm sorry to hear that you've been getting bad news from home. If it is anything you would like to talk about--or rant about, while someone listens to your woes--know I'm here for you! Shoot me a PM if you'd like, instead of posting it publicly. Know, though, that I would take no offence if you would rather not, and I hope that things get better for you and your family soon, my friend!

And don't worry about delayed posts. Take all the time you need. Emotional stress is a terrible thing, and I know that inspiration can be a fickle master at the best of times.