I deserve this.

For all of you "I told you so" types, you are right. I am saying it now to keep you from telling me later. I just had a tooth pulled, more like pried, jerked, and yanked out of my dang head. The relief is wonderful but man does it feel nasty. I'm numb from chin to ear. Yes, this is my fault. Years of neglect and tobacco use have left my teeth in a mess. But I am taking steps, finally, to remedy all of that. Oh, and I've given up the tobacco, too. No small miracle. So, there. When I can eat again, I'll make sure it is humble pie.