Great post! You're turning into another wise Venusian. As IAChild (formerly Wllowwlk) posts less often, that's great for the forum to have your perspective.
Thanks for the reminders. BTW, why that dated one about computer snooping? Did you just get caught up on my old threads? XW does seem to respond positively to the small things. I still work those in, like leaving her some very dark imported chocolates that I know she loves in her work mailbox. No note, and just because. Maybe she tosses them in the garbage the moment she gets them, maybe she snarfs them down with glee. Regardless, she knows I remember her.