[Tax-chick]

I'm afraid I can't contribute much today - we have just the usual "challenges."

[grellis]

All three of my boys have tubes in their ears--run of the mill kind of problem, but not without its difficulties. I have written nearly $1000 worth of checks so far this year in medical expenses. David is having surgery this coming Ides to have the tubes replaced in both of his ears. Poor thing can't hear at all and doesn't speak above a whisper.

I guess its a good thing that my new waitressing gig is working out okay--even with health insurance (BCBS) we're paying out quite a bit.

[Gabz]

I'm in the same boat as you.