[desdemona]

Thanks (((Cat))) and (((Debbie))) for your kind posts. I believe that Cat meant that no matter what people suggest, even if they are all helpful suggestions, ultimately it is up to us what we choose to do. I didn’t gamble today either. Instead I went to a trendy hair place and got a really good haircut. I met up with my friend Darlene and we went out for supper and then went back to her place and watched a thriller movie. I always enjoy spending time with Darlene. We worked together for 8 1/2 years and have been friends ever since then, though I didn’t see her that often when I lived in the country. She invited me to stay the night but I didn’t feel comfortable doing that. I would rather sleep in my own bed with my cats. Carole