My light setups are safe. My wire connections are soldered, then wire nutted. The wires are held in place by straps or wire staples. The wires are all visible so I can keep an eye on thing. The fixtures I use are rated to 60-75 watts, I use 13-18 watts. I am using a GFCI and am looking into an arc fault interrupter breaker. I use contractor grade extension cords and I unplug and plug them back in periodically to remake electrical contact There are no curtains, cloth, or paper around to touch the low power bulbs. Last and most important, I don't use bulbs from companies that have a history of selling bulbs that catch on fire when the electric grid looses voltage. The main light holding unite never gets disassemble and is stored safely, intact when not in use for the summer.

Jane, I couldn't be happier that you truly appreciate what I sent you. When I ask and you answered without hesitation, I knew I made the right decision, by asking. The little ornament seemed the perfect finish for this gift. I do believe in following my heart and they look at home on your shelf. All snuggled in amongst your beautiful dishes. I will never regret sending them to you. You are a sweetheart yourself. Party Music the reason I gave those to Jane is because I couldn't figure out what they were used for.LOL Thanks for the sweet comments. I think they look great on Jane's shelf. Kathleen, I'm truly sorry I didn't know or remember you had the same dishes but it doesn't mean I won't find something for you too. If I didn't work and had more time here, I would be sending all of you something, I'm sure. I wanted to send all of you an ornament last Christmas but had to go to Vegas so didn't have time. I don't feel bad about my choice but it would of been fun to treat all of you. Jeanne, thanks for the sweet comments. Glad you like the ornament too. OA, glad you think they go well with Jane's dishes. I grew up with the nickname Punky and it never left me. DH just ask if he could shorten it to Punk when we got married, so we did. The last name is Kerr so I'm Punk Kerr. It's been a fun name through the years. Been called Punky Brewster by several. Thanks for asking. Some have a hard time saying Punk but with being 54 and not going by my given name of Dora except with the IRS, it's just me. Luvs, you know me pretty well, don't you? I love to give more than anything. Doesn't mean I don't like to receive but giving when you know it's appreciated just warms the heart. And it is so cold here we need something to warm us.haha Thanks everyone for understanding that I don't just give my DM's things away unless I feel they are better off with others. Punk

I'm sorry Dorothy. Tough loss for all. Since Noe is in low income, can they not adjust her rent to her income only? Are there any organizations that you can do the "leg" work on to get her some assistance/counseling for the changes in her life?

Prayers for both. Chemo can take so much out of a person that even medical staff don't understand much of it. And it is changing all the time. Just as hubby. On new treatment again