Mbo, since you have chosen this thread to announce your departure I will address it here.

I sincerely hope that you soon arrive at a calm place in your life where you can make a conscious decision to sing your own songs. I think many of the people who have gravitated to this place have made just that decision. In their case, at least one of the kinds of music they prefer to sing, play, or listen to falls under the umbrella named "Folk". I'll wager that quite a few of us have very strong interests in other sorts of umbrellas. For instance, my other predilection is for 1956-1969 Oldies. When left to my own devices, I play quite a few Oldies if I think anyone would like to hear them - ask Annap & Moonchild.

I don't pretend to like a lot of what is considered the music of today but I have found some of it which I think is really very good. You have been responsible for pointing out some of it, my friend.

Do what your heart tells you to do with regard to the Mudcat. But just know that there are those here at the Mudcat who are richer for having heard your music and for having read your words.

Allan