Native Californian. Former Bay Area resident. Parent. Spouse. Small business owner. Volunteer. Adoption advocate. Artist. Avid reader. Dog lover. Foodie. Sky gazer. Collector of folk art. Independent thinker. Former Democrat (thus Thidwick the username).

After noticing a growing disconnect between the MSM and reality, and while being surrounded by liberals (for which I thought I was one), I began to wonder if I was the only person left in the world with common sense. I searched and FR is where I landed. Thanks for being there!