Thanks for the tip-- I'll look into that. A friend did Reiki on my hand today and she suggested yarrow might help clear some of the bruise out of the tissues.

The judging simplified a lot when several folks, hypothetically, told me my initial reaction (how does plotless sex fit into this category?) was not crazy, nor was it unfair. I actually enjoyed most of it, even thinking up comments that were kind and helpful for the more difficult to critique pieces.

I'll refrain from further comment on the Drama. I have a great deal of sympathy for people suffering depression and other difficulties. But i think I'll stay the heck out of it, myself.