Has it really been ONLY nine days?  God, it feels like an eternity.  We’re coming down the home stretch now, and the timing couldn’t be any better because I don’t think we can go on much longer.  We’re at the point where our bodies and now our attitudes have taken a beating.  When you’re running on empty, even the simplest task feels like it requires so much effort.  And we’re getting all pissy with each other. No bueno. With the finish line in sight, we’re powering thru the