Thanks for taking the time to copy those emphatic listening guidelines. They're really helpful, especially not letting the speaker "hook" you into responding with anger (MLCers are good at that, aren't thet?) and making non-committal responses like uh huh and I see. They sure beat standing there like a deer in the headlights wondering what the hell he's going on about now, and how can I show him that I don't think he's wrong or crazy when I clearly DO!!

Have a great weekend in your garden! Have you composed any music lately?

Linda M