(((alex)))
(((dinah)))

I must have been out of it when I last read this thread. I didn't even realize I contributed earlier. Wow!

Yes, Alex I am into art. No particular medium. I don't have a lot of skill, so I call it ugly art. That way there is no pressure for it to be good. If I end up liking it...bonus! The pleasure is in the process. It's an escape. I used to get myself into trouble...now I close myself in my craft room and get messy. Some days I forget to eat. I don't have a clock in there so I am not distracted by reality. The only reality that exists in my room is gravity. I can't figure out how to change that. Are you into art? If so, anything in particular?

Alex - I have felt the pain sensation before...been to the doctor for it too. He told me there wasn't anything there that could hurt. It kept moving around so it was hard to show him where it was. 15 years later it's still there. Grrrrr...

Dinah - I'm sorry you felt that way when you gave your T the gift.
((((((((((dinah))))))))))
That is a terrible feeling. I've been there before and my stomach feels uneasy thinking about it. I'm not good at advise, but I'm a pretty good listener.

I like the rock analogy also. Sounds like something my husband would say too!

I hope I'm not intruding on your conversation. Let me know if I am.