Well, folks, since my daughter is doing better - and thanks again for the support - I'm beginning to get back to as close to normal as I ever get, and last Sunday I went into the garden and weeded 225 sq. ft. of irises. In February. The ground isn't frozen. It restored a bit of sanity to me to be outside, and I ventured forth again yesterday when it hit 50F and was gloriously sunny. No special garden problems yet due to the warm winter but the bulbs are all showing now, so I hope it doesn't freeze. Cheryl Cheryl Schaefer schaefer @epix.net Zone 5 in the fabulous Finger Lakes of NY