Chuck, I am now receiving nearly 200, yes, 200 pieces of mail every day and I use my delete button extensively, especially when I see names and/or subjects of low or no interest to me. Yet I see many that are of interest but nay feel at that time that my contribution would be minimal, so I await others. As a CG I have strong feelings and I do sympathize AND empathize with many on this list. The problem I am facing now is that my wife (PWP) has a companion just 8 hrs. a week to allow me some respite, and they get along quite well. But my wife says that the companion limits her social activities, and she does not like the feeling of having a handmaiden to do anything at her bidding. Small problem, but it can promote discussions, impatience, and sometimes even anger. And I get my daughter to emphasize the benefits for her mom. Of course, there are many problems: loss of cognitive functions, hallucinations, nightmares and screams, etc. But I cope.......... Michel Margosis 'Carpe Diem'