I was going through an extremely difficult time--in some ways, still am--and stumbled across two internet sites that restored my faith in people. The Mudcat is one of them. That may sound lame, but the truth of it is that I met and re-met some wonderful folks here. Honest, forthright, kind and good. I see individuals who care about others; individuals who are intelligent and who in their own ways are making the world a better place to live in; individuals who give a damn. I guess what I learned is that there is much kindness in this world, and often the good guys and gals don't make the news. I'm very grateful. BM