i completely understand your statement: "i don't believe what i wrote even touches on how i truly felt--on how concerned i was for my country, how sick i was for all those families, how scared i was to be in this city and how desperate i was to get to my son." i think i took about 70 and i only find these 3 somewhat acceptable (what is my life seriously.) 5) your own version - please elaborate. thanks everyone for the great suggestions! consider giving it a good wax job. 