[Kathleen]

Yes, that's the plan. They shouldn't be here until late tomorrow afternoon, I'll have plenty of time to medicate myself privately before they arrive. :)

And yes Palo, spacing out while she's here is my only salvation. If I let her engage my brain, she becomes a vampire and she draws out all my energy. She is exhausting.

[palo verde]

you are sensible

if you are allowed to be away from her physically that is ideal
if not put your mind in nother place
and be friendly and pleasant and agreeable