After some thought, I've decided to put Portia to rest. Maybe someday I'll be back, but my focus must be on other areas of my life, such as writing my master's thesis and publishing peer reviewed articles. I will always write, but Portia Rediscovered simply will not serve as the sounding board anymore.
Thank you to all who have been supportive and so abounding in encouragement and "at a girls."
I'm sure contact will not be lost there.
Farewell,
Portia, et al