We are friends. We are family. And our differences make us unique. So yes I will stay here because OH opened a whole world of new people to me, and I've made lifelong friendships. I also get a ton of support when needed, and I like to think I provide some goodness occasionally. Rock on, Arianna!

Hate breeds hate. Meanness begets meanness. Snide remarks call for a response. I cannot in good conscience blame any of the DS'ers who came over here with vitriolic posts when they were invited by comments people here made. Do I have to like all the ugliness? Hell no! But geez guys, if you di**** out, even in what you thought was a somewhat private setting, you have to be able to take it. That said - Phyllis and LeaAnn seem to understand each other and I'll wager that they are both tough enough to handle themselves without our help. Heck, I would pay to watch those two debate, if everyone else would stay out of it. But ya know - that stuff is just made for the Rants and Raves board, not here. I don't apologize for anything my friends said. I can only control my own actions, and I'm not always very good at that. My only request is that you all take it to the R&R forum. And if someone brings an issue here, then ignore it if you don't like it. Sometimes you don't have to be right. It's ok to let things go. Now I am going to take a deep breath, send mental goodness to all of you, even those who annoy me , and head out to give that baby shower for LaraNicole.