Amen, Brother Ron! You said it beautifully.

I, too, had a very different upbringing than Pete did. I have always been in awe, envious of his even-keeled, centered, humble approach to the hard stuff. I owe him a huge debt for introducing me to 'folk' (whatever that is!) of all flavors, and the simple kindness and love that really does make the world go around. He appeals to the 'pollyanna' in me!

But as I am a more passionate, 'confrontational' person, Bruce has always made much more sense to me, personally. When I see injustice, I want to GRRRRR BITE SOMEONE IN THE FACE (apologies to the Giraffe) before I can settle down to a better way of solving things.

You are absolutely right; different notes, same tune.

Dani