Clodfobble, the fact that you felt compelled to respond meant a lot to me, especially now in the light of the fact that you take your time with posts. Honestly, I figured my weird problem would just go unnoticed.

As to posts, I'm just the opposite. If it comes into my head I am likely to be rapid typing as the thoughts jumble all around themselves. I wear my heart on my sleeve...which is another reason I fall prey to the aforementioned 'manipulative psycho stalker user leech parasite.' (Thanks Zen, I couldn't have said it better myself.)

I would love if I were less impulsive. But, I'm not. ;)

The above post is not to say that I don't often feel extreme regret at something I've posted. I know bone crushing self doubt. It's my roommate. :)

I'm sure we all regret things we've posted. But I hear what your saying.

I type slowly, and that helps me try to focus my thoughts a little more than I would otherwise. Plus, I delete about 10% of my posts without posting.

I usually read all the posts I want to read first and think about them as I'm reading through the rest, then go back and reply.

Well, that's what I do THESE days. lol It's not what I USED to do.

Three new students starting next week all with severe behaviors and the tightwads at county will resist paying for one-to-one aides. (vs) I have a job in this shit economy.

It looks like Lil' Pete has picked her school. The program is well designed and right down her alley. (vs) Some of the other majors at the school make me question its institutional seriousness. This may me me being a bigot. (vs) It looks like it is evolving with the times.

What school, dare I ask?

Philly U in Industrial Design

Nice!

Thanks! I think I'm just nervous about my first-born taking a big step into the world.

I hear you. We just let my MIL drive our emergency back-up child to the park in Bennington. First time ever.

I tell you, they are wearing me down. It's become a battle of attrition. (harder)

Pete's Mom and Step-Dad are terrible drivers, I feel your pain.

Heir-lina is back

were you compelled to return MIL's damage deposit?

I am an understudy child.
If older sister had not been normal and spawned, it would have been down to me.
My bro is son and heir. But Dad's older brother already had two sons, so the family heritage was in no doubt.