Re: the reality of life. I'm reminded ot the first line of a book I once read (I believe it was Rabbi Kushner's book, "Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People")...the line..."LIFE IS DIFFICULT"...some learn this REALITY sooner than others, but I believe it is those of us who have suffered along the way who will emerge the strongest and will be well able to cope with the reality that "life is, indeed, difficult. It is a very sad fact that those who live in their fantasy worlds of perfection and who, inevitably, will be confronted by life's tough realities are really to be pitied when that reality "shock"happens.

...and Carolyn...the quotes...absolutely "on target"...and something for all of us to remember...

...and John...you are NOT a cracked-brain! You have introduced a very powerful, thought-provoking thread.

Therese