Susan - Probably not coming south for awhile. Truth to tell, I got hit by a pretty bad depression in January & February this year. That may be why I've posted so many ridiculous things lately...just trying to cheer myself up. Anyway, things are starting to move again, it seems. I am definitely feeling better now.

I think one can get away with being pretty honest, providing one resorts to a certain amount of humour when people take it amiss. If you can get them laughing, or get yourself laughing, then it defuses things pretty effectively. Also, if they get the idea that you don't expect them to change the way they are if they don't expect you to change the way you are...it helps...along with that dash of humour.

I've mostly learned not to let it hurt me when people fail utterly to appreciate something that is important or dear to me. Mostly.

Sometimes I still get caught offguard.

I did notice those little nuances at the Moosewood, and boy I was sure curious what you were thinking! I am really usually delighted to hear what anyone is thinking...doesn't mean I have to believe in it myself...but it's always interesting to hear what they have to say.

Every human being is a whole universe of extraordinary characteristics. Everyone is a walking mystery.

- LH