Ang, that is exciting to hear that Will is 'writing' a book. There is always more than one way to do anything and I hate the rules that insist things be done one way, or worse yet, the way they have ALWAYS been done. It limits the imagination and people. I would love to see/hear the finished product. Sure to be interesting and funny as well. I am sorry you are going through a rough spot. If listening would help I will lend an ear any old time. You are right in that some things are beyond our ability to do anything about it and all we can do is ride the wave and try to keep our heads above water. It is hard when you are the most responsible person in your family and have as big a heart as you do though.
A teacher friend of mine told me that the reason for the detailed school supply list was to make sure that each child had the same exact things to keep envy etc. down. Silly. Children might as well get used to things not being fair early in life as it prepares them for real life. Silly trying to sanitize classrooms as well as they are only clean for that brief moment in time between cleanings and when someone comes into the room. Granted, if sickness breaks out it is useful, to some extent but each person bearing personal responsibility for washing their own hands does much better.
JM, I miss the days when DW had a variety of unusual foods. I am very lucky in that I am able to eat one bite of something just to taste. I am a bit worried because so many of the CS places seem to have the same carb laden stuff, much of it not worth eating calorie wise, and I might gain weight that I did not even enjoy putting on. Any suggestions from anyone is most appreciated. Tom loves meat and potatoes, hot please and I like unusual things with lots of flavor. I love the Muffalettas at Sassagoula and fell in love with the tuna sandwich at POP, the quality of the ingredients makes all the difference. Pre packaged chocolate cake makes me sick to even think of.
Sounds like you had a great day. Hope you survive MK. I think that because that was the first park it is why it is also the tamest park. Hope the teenager ran into a group of wandering cheerleaders to divert his attention.
Do you ever get a bit tired of being the official tour guide to everyone who comes to visit?
I am not a big spender so wandering stores is not a problem, unless it is a hardware store.
I did buy a new top, very different style than I usually wear. I had looked at it for a couple of weeks and waited until it was on sale though. Most of my clothes I pay a quarter or so for. Our weight club has an auction each week and folks bring in their old clothes.
Cleaning the car today. It needs it too!
SG
(does this look like a boxer to you?) 
