Perspective. That's the key to everything. At least that's what I'm thinking. Perspective influences attitude, and attitude is without doubt everything. Through attitude and perspective we can gain contentment. That's the hardest to obtain, yet the puriest. If you've got contentment, the world and life are A-OK. But it's hard to obtain. It starts with the way we look at things. Realizing as bad as you may think things are, somebody somewhere is dealing with worse, is a good start. It's not that you should seek out other people's troubles to make yourself feel better, but in realizing that is the case, you can gain perspective, start to become a "glass half full" rather than a "glass half empty" type of person. And that, my friends, is all attitude. To those out there I know and keep in touch with, those who are in somewhat dire straits these days, remember, somebody's got it worse. Not to diminish your situation, but put it in perspective. Seek out the things that are whole and good in your life and be thankful for them. It's the way I try to cope. Believe me, we all have troubles. They may seem big to us, big to others, and yet small to others, thus, maybe, becoming smaller to us. Hang in there. Cope. You'll make it, I know you will, we will. Good luck and know you're not alone. Take care. Later, Butch