Gotta tell you, that lot of the hugs that I have to "dump out into the ether" (before my heart explodes or I start happy crying) are *because of* the authors and stories on BCTS itself.

Very hot in Chicago, so I 'bugged out' to a nearby Library. My most recent 'hugs upload" is because Library has a Book Donations box, where books will be sold to buyers already waiting, donated to charities, or (sniff) recycled.

Good luck with Sam, and grab all the hugs you need. Heck, pass the hugs along. Sam sounds like Sam is in need ...