"The fact that many of us are working our tails off for pennies?" Hey girl, I second that "emotion" LOL (shout out to Smokey. I was once in a church meeting where they were voting to discuss consider some issue or another, and someone actually said that!) Anyway.- you're so right about your observations. I've been keeping a low profile lately, but it's light walking a tight rope, or taking a drug. The minute I allow myself to see or hear something that triggers my desire to write, I find myself back on this damn site! And as you know Sherrry, when you're as opinionated as me and you, we have something to say about EVERYTHING we see and hear. which means there is always something to write about. So don't worry, I'm still here - just lurking :-)