Back from my meeting. It's like the weekender thread in person.
Trees, I enjoyed reading your post. Very relaxing.
Mec, good for you on shedding paper and books. I started weeding through books but still have so many. Paper clutter is still a work in progress. It's freeing.
Weas, I'm sorry that Tommy is smoking again. Like all the other addictions, you have to want to. I was hospitalized for three days with a kidney infection years ago and instead of taking it as a running jump in quitting smoking as my dad suggested, I resented being in the hospital and couldn't wait to get out to have my first cigarette. Sick, actually. Goes with the "what will it take? A heart attack?" line of questioning.
We're off for church. Strat, good luck with your class prep. I hope you can get it done quickly so you can otherwise enjoy the day.