Last week I managed to dodge the bullet twice when STBXH called. I was out both times. He did not leave a message so I did not take it upon myself to call him back. The third day my caller ID did not show who was calling. Thought it might be one of my girls so I answered it. It was "him". He had a question about our property taxes.

While he was on the phone he made the comment we could save ourselves a lot of money if we cold settle things without our lawyers. I told him we had to get a business valuation to decide things. He told me he assumed that my lawyer had told me he could get half of my teacher retirement. I told him I was aware of that. He told me with the economy I would be better off taking my full retirement and him getting the business. Whatever! That's why I have my lawyer who is hiring a forensic accountant for me.

Speaking of accountants....Mr.A finally finished his budget...wow, he is getting back to his old self. Amazing what stress does to you!




Life's challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they're supposed to help you discover who you are.
-- Bernice Johnson Reagon