It's been along day and it's ending with Spouse's ugly truck having diappeared..As I type I am on the phone wit the police, attempting to detemine if: 1) they towed it; or 2) it was stolen. I hope it was stolen >> insurance, baby! BUt, as is our luck - it ws probably towed because the registration is expired and we can't afford all the work required to bring it up to 'code'. I guess the silver lining is that we don't have to register it or insure it anymore.

I'll let ya know.

Son is really enjoying karate. Daughter is making an effort to become an adult. I am backing her - again - because: 1) no one backed me, or 2) I know she is capable and just needs one person to NOT GIVE UP.

Other Son is well - got a job washing diesel trucks. Other Daughter is still working at Michael's.

Dad is selling house. Life is tough all over.