Well, Marvin, you've done it again--put into words some of the feelings that ring true for so many. It is hard to be the object of curiosity, even of concern , from strangers, and we who are CGs need to be aware of this. I find it so easy to "wish" that Peter could do more things with me now, and your post reminded me that his perspective on socializing is not mine. It really bothers him that he has trouble communicating, due to voice problems and memory. Thanks for another "sensitivity lesson" , and hey, go on out there and "knock em' dead", as the saying goes. Camilla Flintermann,CG for Peter 78/6+ Oxford,OH [log in to unmask]