Sad to say that my beautiful plant is just about completely nude. I'm cutting off the branches I can save and trying to start them in water. Some of the earlier ones I took off have rooted. So many leaves have dropped off. However, I did pick up a new small plant yesterday...the card saids Exotic Foliage, but no info and no name. I was wondering if anyone might be able to ID this one. Thank you all for all the time you spent trying to help me find out what the original plant here was.

In order that the wall and side cabinets help direct the rising and expanding effluent into the hood, they need to be tight to the hood. However, "tight" can include using [metal] filler strips to block any gaps behind and to the sides. kas

Well, here's what I think, Chopper. Grief is a long, slow process, and you only lost your mother just this past January. You are still in the very early stages of recovering from the loss of your mother, your dog and all the other difficult things which have happened to you. Emotionally, you have taken two baby steps. Part of the grieving process is anger--we look for someone to be angry with, and you are angry with your friend. Actually, I think you are justified in being angry with him. He has not shown himself to be a good friend in time of need. Can you forgive him? I don't know. He has shown his true colors, so I would just back away from him and avoid contact. Just don't make him part of your circle of friends any more. If you run into him, just be civil but not warm. I'm glad you had an opportunity to tell him what kind of friend he was to you. I know you are very hurt. I'm sorry he didn't visit your mom and know that made you feel bad as well. When my mother was ill, my nieces made no effort to be in touch with her. They should have because she added great stability to their lives when they needed it most. She deseved more from them. So I know how you feel. I haven't forgiven them, but I'm not mad either. It was just a bad disappointment. I contacted one and asked her to send grandma a card, which she did. It arrived after she died. That's my two cents. I'm very sorry your mother is gone from your life. You will forever miss her, like I miss mine. But you are right, she would want you to go on and have a good life. Take comfort in the good memories you have of her. Cry when you need to. Make a scrapbook of pictures, plant some flowers in her honor, go to her favorite restaurant and imagine she is with you. Take care of the wonderful dogs which are comforting to you, I'm sure. Susan

There's also nothing "wrong" with placing a gelatin salad in a bowl or individual serving dishes. A mold isn't necessary - it tastes the same. I use unflavored gelatin and 100% fruit juice instead of boxed gelatin, but here are a few recipes from a Jell-O pamphlet (1985). COOL AS A CUCUMBER SALAD 1 PKG. (4-serving size) Sugar Free or regular Jell-O, lime flavor 1/4 t. salt 3/4 c. boiling water 1 T. lemon juice 1/2 c. cold water ice cubes 1/2 c. sour cream 1 c. chopped seeded, peeled, cucumbers 1 T. minced onion 1 t. (dried) dillweed or 1 T. chopped fresh dill Dissolve gelatin and salt in boiling water. Add lemon juice. Combine cold water and ice cubes to make 1-1/4 cups. Add to gelatin, stirring until slightly thickened. Remove any unmelted ice. Blend in sour cream; add remaining ingredients. Pour into individual dishes and chill, soft set in 30-minutes. 6 servings. 50 calories per serving if using Sugar Free gelatin. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MUNCH CUPS 1 pkg. (4-serving size) Sugar Free gelatin, orange or lime flavor 3/4 c. boiling water 1/2 c. cold water ice cubes 1 t. lemon juice (optional) 1-1/2 c. sliced or diced vegetables or fruit Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Combine cold water and ice cubes to make 1-1/4 cups. Add to gelatin with lemon juice, stirring until slightly thickened. Remove any unmelted ice. Add vegetables and spoon into individual dishes. Chill, soft set in 30-minutes. 6 servings. 15 calories per serving. Suggested Variations: sliced celery, chopped cabbage, shredded carrot; chopped cabbage, chopped apple. WALDORF TOSS 1 pkg. (4-serving size) Sugar Free Jell-O gelatin, any RED flavor dash of salt 3/4 c. boiling water 1/2 c. cold water ice cubes 1/2 c. diced apple or pear 1 small banana, sliced 1/4 c. sliced celery (or chopped nuts, optional) Dissolve gelatin and salt in boiling water. Combine cold water and ice cubes to make 1-1/4 cups. Add to gelatin, stirring until slightly thickened. Remove any unmelted ice. Fold in fruits and celery. Spoon into individual dishes. Chill, soft set in 30-minutes. 5 servings. -Grainlady