Blackcatter, sounds like there's enough of us to form a committee. No biological family here, and no relationship, but the times I've been invited to friends' houses have all been wonderful. I've also spent more than a few Christmases alone, watching "It's a Wonderful Life" on TV...over and over and over...

By the way, thank you, oh my 'youknowwhat', for posting. I really appreciate it! (Was beginning to think I had a bad case of virtual cooties.)