Les and Lanier-- I think it's a symptom of PD. I'm the same way--all choked up just looking at cute babies in the supermarket or puppies on tv commercials. My family used to kid me by accusing me of crying at Tide commercials and now they aren't far off. Being a woman, I can get by with it easier than you can, but it can be embarassing for me so I can imagine how hard it is for you. My advice: don't try to talk until it passes, just keep your mouth shut and it should be less obvious. Good luck. Kathy Kunz <[log in to unmask]>