Just wanted to point out, lest there be a misunderstanding, that my 'votes of confidence' and 'attaboys' directed toward Smiley are based upon his realization of and acceptance of "She's gone, Jack!", and his resolve in moving on with his life without her...with a strong attitude, that he needs and has, to to go forward. He seems strong and resolute, and he deserves the 'votes of confidence' and 'attaboys' that I've given him for THAT!

I am more realistic than to think he is simply an innocent bystander (few of us are...I'm sure not) and she is the evil ogre (many of us have been, myself included).

Just wanted to clear that up regarding my posts to him. It's possible that you misunderstood me AAK, and it's possible that you weren't even referring to my posts to SP...if so, then I apologize. It's also possible that I misunderstood you too AAK...if so, then I apologize.


"Always go straight forward, and if you meet the devil, cut him in two and go between the pieces." - William Sturgis, clipper ship captain, 1830's.