Here's a conundrum. Once again I've run out of checks. wrote off the last one and whaddyaknow, there ain't no more. And, I got email today from my architect saying he's already to start work, but needs a $1000 retainer. "Ummm... can I give you that in twenties and fifties?" For the next two weeks anyway. Here's the issue. How can I avoid telling my architect what's up without revealing myself to be the dolt that I am? I mean, what other possible reason could I have for not being able to pay him for two weeks? I guess I'll have to fess up.

(Typical. Just when I'm thinking I'm something special getting to say, "my architect," I'm busted.)