And so, Jim, it looks like you are a perfect waiter. House in order, checking everything twice, stiff upper lip and the whole gruesome experience of waiting. Lo Siento. Hang in there, enjoy the pain--another sign that you are still alive and proceeding onward, into the waves of life.

Say hi to your cat for me. My dog is a Dali Lama, much better than I am--more candid, truthful, decent, and honorable. I give your cat the same accord--probably a lot better than you are. From your cat's perspective your only saving grace is probably your side-kick. Same with Jasper, he views my Barbara as about my only good attribute. He may be right.