@gingerw: thanks, Ginger. I admit it took me a while to post this as I was grappling with the ramifications, then dealing with the disappointment of a setback with the flare, but I knew the path I was on was going to be filled with curves. BTW, my little night stand “treasure box” now has a new use - a safe place to store my moisturizing mouth spray and tablets I need at night so my mischievous puppy doesn’t get to chew them!