Deb said, > Awww, I liked this story, Vee. You have a lovely way of adding "details" > that make your stories so vivid and real that we think "we" met up with > that little girl and her dad! A real talent, Vee! Dear Deb, Thanks for saying that. You all might realize that my life now is no bowl of cherries but I try not to feel self pity. Instead I try to observe life around me and find the bright side of it. Frankly I'm pleased with myself that I can find such joy in the smallest of encounters. vee