Hi Mal and Dagny,

I'm working on the "focus on you" piece, and it's not too bad, but the kids seemed to be needing some stuff right now. I don't mind really, they are good kids by and large.

As far as W goes, no she didn't exactly say she appreciated anything. But I know she thought it. If only because she made a point of not mentioning it.

So far, she's called every night after her jury duty. Yesterday she called twice. Not sure if she was bored or checking up on me. YS had a game last night so we were gone for a while. She wanted to find out about the game and tell me about her day. She even asked if we were going to meet for dinner Friday since his game is up where they are having the trial.

I've called D every night too. I think she's kind of lonely right now, but she did call an old friend who goes to school down there and they are going out "to study" she says. (It's a guy!) Of course they don't share any classes or even the same major so I'm not sure what they are going to study, but I'm glad she took the initiative to call. I think she'll be OK.

I'm trying to clean up the garage. W moved back in and left most of the stuff out in the garage and you can't get any cars in there anymore, so I'm going to fix that, hopefully before this weekend. I'd tackle the house, but that's too much. Besides if I throw away a lot of stuff she'll say she wanted to keep it. She's a PackRat but I think she's starting to realize it. I've notice that she's been going through her closet and getting rid of clothes...even shoes. I was somewhat surprised. But there is still way too much stuff laying around. In any case, she probably won't say anything about the stuff in the garage or the attic. I don't even think she knows all the stuff that's out there.

Well, guess I should at least pretend that I'm working....Y'all have a good day.


jstx