Lorri, One of my favorite quotes, and one that helped me restructure myself, that I have kept on my tackboard is a little different slant. You seem to be talking of excuses for mistakes, and this is talking of excuses for lack of action, but it is still empowering. You either change things or you don't. Excuses rob you of power and induce apathy. ----Agnes Whistling Elk Maria [EMAIL PROTECTED]