Stopping by with fresh croissants for us all.
We've had some hard times, but we're staying sane.
Pass the raspberry jam.

Tal: I have a lot of respect for the discipline
you are showing. I'm having to learn to control
my temper, and bear pain I thought would be unbearable,
too.

Sounds like your alien has a heart in there.
Just remember not to push -- never works, they resist.
And when you get what you want, smother 'em with jam.
I mean cheerlead.

Love ya, grrrlll, following right behind,

Bridget