[carton253]

I've taught my cat to retract his claws by saying "put your claws in". He does it! The vet was amazed! Well, going to school, I'm going to have to learn to retract my feelings. I don't know if I'll ever get used to feeling humiliated though... or singled out as if I have the plague... I am going to have to learn not to let anyone know it bothers me... then come here to the Hobbit Hole and get a pint, a wing... and the best conversation I've had in a long time. Makes Smeagol feel better...

[NewCenturions]

If you'd ever danced on stage (as an adult) in front of an audience, you'd be forever immune to further public humiliation! (spoken as one who knows!)