Seattle, we've missed you around here! Thanks for checking in. When my IM problems get worked out, let's chat! I want to hear your latest and greatest!

Myrrh and H2H--Thanks for your feedback and clarification. I'll just apologize for having a hormonal moment.

TJ, damn it, I want my IM! But since it probably won't be back up for another hour and a half, I'm happy you posted this. Kitti Kat, I'm missing you in the prime of the day too!

Yeah, I'm spooked. The problem with taking Mr. Wonderful at his word is that our past miscommunications have occurred when he avoided conflict by telling me whatever I was discussing with him was no big deal. However, I see your point in bold letters and will take note of that!

I know you're right about his wanting to take the girls as being an honest motive. I never said my fears are rational!

I really AM happy at how our communications are going. In fact, our FRIEND RACHEL (Pam) sent me a terrific e-mail update which was wonderful to read but also applicable to me. And she saw a teaching opportunity there, thank goodness.

One thing I've noted here in my own neck of the woods is that it seems as though we take a step back before we make a leap forward. The step back is really only in my head, and it's because it's hard for me to hear unpleasant truths. Well, I don't think that statement is limited only to me either, but since I'm talking about me.....

So here's my question... do we have to wait until October to play quarters ourselves????

Bets (and a big hug to you, TJ)

p.s. I thought MARS was solely limitied to the greater Seattle area? How about a new acronym for him and Gary: AWRTGDWA (Assholes Who Relive Their Glory Days With Alcohol)????

"There are only 2 ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle."

Albert Einstein