Catharine, I don't know what's wrong, but it sounds as if your mother is mad as hell at something or someone. I think I'd give her time to handle whatever it is, and call me back when she was feeling better. This seems to be the lesser of two evils. Otherwise you might get shot. She brought you into this world.... Bambi >That was three hours ago. I just called her. My father answered the >phone. He was polite, but I could tell that he was under some strain. He >told me that it would best if I not call "for a while." >Tell me, what do you guys think this means? Has anyone ever had a similar >experience? >Chatty Cathy