Well I find it hard to be...to communicate with text only, not seeing my audience to get a feel for how they respond. The irony is that I began this thread trying to break out of my shell a little, try something new and D. pointed out my disengenuousness right away. (hey no backspaces...not bad with mistakes so far :) It's funny 'cos I immediately relised---realised--that I've been trying so hard to be flawless and mt--my- own energies have attracted attention to the flaws I was trying to hide. This all seems trivial to you gut--guys-- I'm sure but I think this anal retentiveness keeps me from making any real progress in completing a longer piece. It's odd but this has been therapeutic. I hope D. was not, or didn't think I was being a wiseass. I really did need it. That's gotta be a hundred words at least without backspacing thanks guys for the prop up