Patty, the funny thing about the IRS here is that they only show you the status of your taxes if you have a refund coming. I can't tell it I had to pay and they'll say anything. The paperwork was accepted but the payment (on a credit card) is in limbo.

Dorothy, I hope you don't spend too much time reading about the US news, that can make anyone feel sick.

We had a classic spring thunderstorm roll through here early this morning. I don't set an alarm most days and when I woke I thought it must be early because it was so dark, but it was just the overcast remaining after the rain. (Yesterday's dog bed washing resulted in the washer on permanent unbalance, so to relieve it I removed the heaviest rug and hung it on the line on the porch. It is more soaked now than it was when I first put it out.)

I missed getting the trash to the curb in time today (not much) but I did get the eBay box onto the porch in time to be picked up. I might have broken even on that Goodwill item, but at least it's now out of the house. And I agree, a trend in sales would be nice!