Welcome Jenny and Allan. (BTW, Allan, I got your email. I will be putting in a page of oil paintings that are more of the big horizon of Montana feeling, inspired by my mother's photography from the 30's and 40's. Much like the old photo of my Dad in the 20's with his Lincoln, if you saw the 'hat' page. Check back again.)
Relating here to the thread about why we gravitate to the Mudcat, I think this has become a community of people who are generally very respectful of other's opinions. I like the way people feel safe enough here to open up with personal stories. Most other forums that I have seen tend to make me 'lurk' rather than join in as often as I do here.

Alice