@Enya. That's my girl! Thank you for using optimistic and pessimistic, two of our new words, and you used them exactly right. I couldn't agree more. Shirley is what we call the eternal (forever) optimist and Leigh is the eternal pessimist. I particularly like your ending, which emphasizes the contrast between the two. You are spot on (exactly right) with Shirley's reaction. And I am impressed that you know the common expression "whatever" meaning, who cares; it doesn't matter. Nice work. I will send you some additional comments via e-mail. Just be patient, I will get them to you. I know I am slow these days.
Laraine