Thank you, smonster.
 
And yes. Three is ideal, but difficult. You will note my own organization only has two staff members ever, and therefore, does not meet ideal. But I think it`s important to keep this stuff in mind because it helps to be able to mitigate the effects of less than ideal conditions if you`re thinking about the issues. So then the other solution is to limit your client base. Which is hard to do when there`s so much need, but it is the best way to remain effective. The SO & I have reduced our number of students every year for the last three, and while that has been somewhat difficult to explain to our numbers based donors, it is clear that our quality has vastly improved with this decrease in quantity.

"unhappy Birthday" by The Smiths

I was just listening to that today. Excellent song.

Yes, we pitched it as safety, lower attrition/higher success rates, and staff longevity. We'll see how the funders react. So far I am getting praise to high heaven - it's nice to feel competent. I am bringing a crazy potpourri of skills and experiences to the table, and am using every damn last one.

The spicy brain combo of smonster and Liese is probably illegal in some states. IJS.

We must be careful that they only use their powers for good.

Also, Anne, I've been a dolt, thought I had said something earlier, but I know I was thinking it-- many condolences on your family's loss.

Note to self: self, if you think you are having a bad mental health day, stay off the fucking internet.

Except here.

Our first dance was "Knock Me A Kiss" by Louis Jordan.

Hah! That's been my plan for ages.

Anne, I'm not sure if I said something earlier: my condolences on your loss.

Except here.

Here is the exception, indeed. I should have come here first. Further note to self: Buffistas prevent internet accidents. (Unless the internet accident you're intending is something they'd want to enable and enjoy.)

Aw, Barb. Thanks.

Am stuck in dealer service purgatory. Came in for overdue oil change, need new battery urgently and all new tires. Tires will have to wait a bit. I figure nearly 7 yrs, 70K miles is pretty good for those components. Now I just want to get home to animals. Also, iPhone battery dying. Help...

Anne, I'm so very sorry about your loss. I'm glad you were part of each others' lives.

smonster, insent.

Oh dear. A student just emailed me to find out the time and place of the makeup exam for the midterm. That exam ended an hour ago. (I tell them all that, if they sign up for the makeup exam, they need to copy down the time and place, because that information will not be posted publicly. He says he wrote it down but lost his notebook.)