[The Other Harry]

Leave animals, all animals, out of the equation until you get healthy.

I completely disagree.

I like children (except in restaurants), birds, and animals. They are one of my personal steps.

I get along with most adults -- those who are not using cell-phones.

I have several good adult friends.

As for adult meetings and groups, it is hard for me to think of anything more boring. TV comes close.

A pony would certainly be better.

Now it is time for me to go down and see if my property taxes have been paid. They should have been, but I tried to pay them electronically this time.

I'll go visit the pony next.

[HairOfTheDog]

I like children (except in restaurants), birds, and animals. They are one of my personal steps.

You have no right to include other people's children or animals in your personal 'steps'. They are not props, Harry.