Thanks, Walter, but I DO have a big mouth and sometimes I slip. Because you, Kaber, and the other guys ARE good guys, I feel the need to publically account for my "slips of the mouth." Kaber and I go way back, before this board even, and I don't want to P.O. my old friend, which I think my off-hand comments may do. I got a streak of mean and a streak of twisted humor and both can mascarade as "good natured humor," but aren't. Hard for me to keep under control. This time I think I went over-board being too harsh.

Oh, did I mention my streak of tactlessness as well? That's my normal state of affairs. I'll NEVER be a diplomat. Tact will never be my strong suit, neither. My signature has a reminder for me, but I often don't "heed" my siggy--about "not heaping abuse." I put that there because I have been, and continue to be, a wee bit abusive with my tongue and words. But I'm getting better, I think! And hope.


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