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Since I was young, I've always wanted to be in the middle of everything, see it all. Well, I got my wish.

I'm sure you've heard by now. We've been hit again - fourth time since Easter Sunday. Yes, I'm fine. Thanks to all of you who've been asking. Some people have said it is a major test right now for the Iraqi government. It has launched a major offensive in the southern city of Basra. There are protests, but Iraq's Prime Minister says the fight will continue. (Click here to read more.)

As for me, I'm holding up very well. Admittedly, it is a different time right now than the nearly six months leading up to today. But that's to be expected. We're in a war zone.