Thanks for the feedback! Nits or no, I am pleased that others were drawn into the tale.
Serve up those nits. I want to get better.
I will try the reading aloud trick. (I really need to slow down and proof some more)
I get so excited having gotten to where I can post and get input from others that I don't always do the multiple reads and re-reads.
PS Nikita I absolutely LOVE your Avatar.It so reflects what I want to tell people sometimes (not here...OUT THERE)