The idea of countering her negatives with positives is a good idea. I might just have to try that. Yesterday we took a 14 hour road trip with my parents and I was ready to scream when they dropped me off. The portions at dinner were to big, the hashbrowns had too much cheese, the gravy was too thick. At breakfast the lady was too slow, her coffee to hot. I wanted to say SHUT UP!! but figured it would make for a long trip if I did so I kept my thoughts to myself and when I got home chain smoked. Oh well at least it will be about a week before I have to see her again. I am trying to stay positive around her and call her and stuff because none of my other cousins do and I know she appreciates it but sometimes its just to dang hard.

Janniebug