Did you ever have one of those months where the money in the checking account seems to have disappeared into a black hole? 

     Yeah, that’s us this month.  The vet bills–many more than usual, the repair of the old desk top, The Curmudgeon’s new glasses–both pair,  bills, groceries…oops!  The balance got low faster than usual.  We’re going to have to budget carefully for the rest of the month.

     Makes me real glad I put the lap top purchase on the charge card.  I figure I can clear that charge in two or three payments.

     I’ll need to stay out of Amazon and keep The Curmudgeon away from all those catalogs.

     At least he’ll get his birthday present next week–they finally shipped his new cane.