This is s neew voice that is very wise, and very welcome. You seem to be very level=headed, and to have a very gracious way of expressing common sense. And a sense of humour that cant help bubbling up in the midst of serious comment - I loved that "hogwash"-. Welcome to our ranks. Hilary Blue PS Your anonymous quote reminds me of a slogan I would sometimes end with - Laugh and the world laughs with you Cry, and the world laughs at you.. **************************** Sharon wrote: > > Greetings to All - > > We all enjoy the right of choice. -- SERIOUS; PERSONAL; SILLY -- > > I happen to love it all! There is passion for learning, warm and gentle > emotions triggered from personal love and care expressed, and laughter > that feeds my soul and gives color to my days! > > My sincere wish, however, goes out to the more "serious" listmember, > that they may find the grace of heart to welcome tolerance for those > that enjoy "silly". > > Should the "serious" listmember, however, firmly think that is a lot of > "hogwash", then I certainly respect your position, because "serious" has > served us well. > > As for me -- I chose it all! > > "There is tremendous happiness in making others happy, despite our own > situations. Shared grief is half the sorrow....but happiness shared, is > doubled." (Sorry, I don't have the author.) > > Later -- > > Sharon Eissele