My dear Starmouse, I came and read this immediately after we talked. It's an excellent post and anyone who is fortunate enough to be able to walk normally without pain ought to read it (including me). I love you very very much and I think you should NOT delete this. You are NOT a whiner; you are telling it like it is, Girlfriend, and people need to hear it. Love, Mossy.

I love this post. I have days like this more often than I'd care to admit. And I hate it when my to-do lists go to two pages, my energy level is nil, and I've forgotten something as important as cat food. Like yours, my car has a mind of her own.

Let's see, you're six months pregnant, hot and sweaty and hormore-crazy, and you're MOVING? You are a much much braver woman than I could ever be. My hat's off to you, Witchy.

Great post. I'm with jondude here. When you violate the social contract, you ought to forfeit its privileges.

I'm glad you are moving into a nicer new home, and can sympathize with the overwhelming task of packing/unpacking. Keep smiling and remember to put on a Beach Boys CD or two, that's always good for an energy boost!

Thank you for the update. Chance is one brave young fellow. I'm glad he was able to go fishing.

My cat Satin steals hair doodles to play with, too. And all cats chase invisible insects called umsquatches that only they can see.

Male pattern channel surfing. I hate it, too. Just pick one program and watch it.

Thinking of you and wishing you continued recovery.

Nice, makes me think of some south american short stories. magical rreralism and all that. I hope you'll post the rest of it.