I have another idea very similar to the grocery idea, one that my parents
and I have began doing ourselves.  Since I'm working at PRC making fairly
good money and my parent's business is also doing fairly good now, we have
somewhat decided to go out to dinner at least one time every two weeks at
places I pick.  I know that eating out costs money but I don't see why a
person no matter who they are can't at least treat themselves even one night
a month to Red Lobster or wherever.  Even if you have to save $10 from your
SSI check, that dinner would mean a great deal and you would enjoy it more
mainly because you were saving up for it.

Thanks,
Anthony
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Magenta Raine
  To: [log in to unmask]
  Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2002 12:22 AM
  Subject: Re: Striving For Independence


  Great letter, Stephen!

  Kathy Jo, have you tried going for a walk? Have you selected a few days
worth
  of groceries to eat?

  We are all rooting for you, Kathy Jo....
  mag