Well, I go away for the weekend, and what do I find on my return? A lot more informative, revealing, honest and thought-provoking postings, some jibes which must have something to do with the full moon, 'Spaw's response which I'm sure many of us agree with, and the return of a long absent Catter. Welcome Bill I'm Back... I'm fairly new but getting the hang of things.

Kat, I hope you are feeling better, I can see from your posts that seem to be back on form. Neil, thanks for the information about "The Prophet".. I do a lot of reading, bith for a diversion and also for self education... That's a book I've made a note to look into. In fact, my partner may have a copy at home that I've noticed but never got around to.

'Spaw, 'Seed and others, I've decided to ignore the postings from you-know-whoas if they weren't there, since any other type of response appears to be what h/she/it is looking for. 'Nuff said about that..

LilNeo, you've certainly shown by your postings that you are anything but a 'Phyte', you have perception, insight, and a well developed sense of who you are and where you are going. I look forward to reading your posts, whatever you decide to call yourself. I'm in agreement with the idea that you have to just be yourself and know who you are in order to be at peace within. It's a difficult and never ending journey, full of twists, and turns, and wonderful discoveries like the Mudcat.

Rick, you are welcome, this place brings out the best in people. And I'm glad to know you and to read your sometimes cryptic, sometimes self-deprecating but always insightful and informative posts.

Jon, thanks for your kind words. I have two daughters, now in their late 20's, both of whom have great admiration for as they each have a clear sense of who they are and what they want. But they both still have some of the uncertainties that plague many of us from time to time. Would that I had known you and the other Catters much earlier in my life (but then I'd be a different person today, wouldn't I?.. And I like who I am now and the people I'm meeting here.)

And I'm a morning person, often an evening person, I sometimes do bathrooms, and I do most of the cooking in our household, and enjoy it.

Daveywhoisstillfindingoutwhoheisandalsolearningthisfunnylanguage. (:>)