I don't feel the need to apologize to anyone, but I am sorry for walking by an explosive thread and adding 2 cents of air that could have contributed to "touchiness." Normally I dodge threads like that, but sometimes I type before thinking of my audience. I think many of us do from time to time.

And haradrel is very wise when he said it is nearly impossible to convey tone and mood in typed words. It really is.

Like Hammerfel, I don't discuss politics with anyone at my work, but focus on common ground. Like work. My mortgage kinda depends on that! And talking about political views doesn't ever change anyone's mind. And if it does, well, that's kinda sad.

So let me encourage everyone to exhale and post some pics! Please, for the love of those little joes! We all love Joes!

We had some great Whacky Wednesday pics, and the How-to sections have truly been helpful to me as of late. I appreciate all the time members are taking in showing the "magician's tricks." I have been blessed by many who have shared lighting suggestions with me, but now all the dio how-to's have got my creativity flowing.