....OK, since you extended the invitation to "others", I'll contribute a little. I lurk on here sometimes but haven't posted in a long time because it feels kind of like barging in, especially when I don't have time to hang here on a regular basis.
I know what you mean, there, Kim, as I go to some of the other threads, but don't hang out, and so don't post, for fear of intruding. But I do like to go around and see what others are doing. It's fun, enjoying the company, but staying a little detached.
As far as extending an invitation to others, I was just wondering about everybody. I feel uneasy, now, over how that was written by me, because it is not my place to extend invitations to this thread (or any other). I probably should be more careful. Even when I have strong opinions here, I really, seriously, don't want to seem brash. Or over-post. Or, whatever.
Even so, what you wrote was very level-headed, and gave me a calmer perspective, for which am grateful. Thanks ! Sometimes people show up here, briefly, and that usually tends to re-balance those here often. Thanks, again !
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Paul, I did see your post. Was just wondering what else you had to say
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Jeff, as far as some of what's here being angrifying, that probably is true for all of us. But it is "Hot Topics". Maybe some of us do go too far and need to rein ourselves in, as a courtesy to others. But, it is kind of seductive to let it all hang out.
Did see your post, and appreciated someone else weighing in about The Oprah. But was upstairs on my cranky computer, when I read it, and couldn't thank you, last night.
For whatever reason, am feeling a little too conspicuous. Will be back, toning down whatever posts I make. This can be a fun thread, but, myself, I admit I need to think before typing
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