Commented "With rare exceptions, if pets are well behaved and your guests are comfortable with the pets. Our cats, on the other hand, consider the dining table part of their lounging territory, so no way!"
Commented "Pretty much when we're making major planned shopping runs. Maybe there are a thing or two I remember that did not make the list, or sales too good to pass up, but generally we avoid impulse buys."
Commented "Texts should be treated like emails, not requiring compulsive immediate answers but responded to when convenient. For friends with sick parents expecting possible emergency alerts you might wait."
Commented "Many times. Just returned from Canada. We have been to Mexico and several European countries and hope to visit in South America some day. Travel is great!"