Keep the sticks and stones coming. . .I is old, really old, and, not unlike a bowl of Rice Krispies, I tumbled out of bed with a snap, crackle, pop. Although given to a quiet manner by nature, if I am stirred to meaness the cook who stirred the pot will be no more than an apertif before my meal. Fair pay for good play is my policy in doing business with escorts, and, pertinent to a gratuity, attentiveness commands a premium with me. Frankly, I find folk who flaunt their ablility to "spend however they please" to be amusing in their pomposity; amusing but tiresome. And, being that I place a high value on being amused, I pray you a happy and prosperous New Year.