[dutchess]

Wow...you are a "newbie" to Free Republic. WELCOME! This site has kept many of us sane through all the ups and downs over the years!

John's essays are the best (and are always great fun to illustrate). We feature one every Thursday on the FR Finest thread (where there is a link on the homepage) in case you want to review some of his earlier ones.

[Donaeus]

*proudly wears the newbie hat* Thank you for the hospitality, great to be here! I wish I'd found ya'll a whole lot sooner because I can sure use a healthy dose of sanity.

Sounds like I have a lot of catching up to do but it will be a real pleasure. :)