I only hope that anyone who has ever tattled is reading and recognizes themselves for the sad, desperate, self-esteem lacking, ineffectual, low-functioning people they are. LOL! You could also add seriously repressed, trembling with insecurity, acutely self righteous, obsessively controlling, intolerant and unbalanced. MTM, you have nothing to apologize for. You had an opinion, and you expressed it. Good for you! Disagreement is healthy, and the confidence to express it reflects your own security. Your post didn't get the thread pulled. Someone had to have reported it. People like this don't openly post their disagreement because they lack the self confidence to openly express themselves. Rather, they cower in the shadows and disagree silently by reporting it. Too many people around here are afraid to speak their minds in case they get jumped on. I applaud you for having the courage to openly disagree. And that is why I KNOW you weren't the one who got this thread pulled.

Yes, we would like to hear from Dotmom. Also, and maybe I've missed a post, but I like to hear from Kat every day or so. Sometimes life interrupts our visits to the KT, and I hope they are both just busy!

About the email thing, I corrected that so folks can email me if they want. One highlight on my Birthday, my son sent a shout out to me on air, during his radio show. He didn't mention my age, but said I was under a thousand. LOL Dottie

Absolutely nothing wrong with what you said yesterday. And it's just possible, if we all toss out a few suggestions, maybe we'll come up with something you can use to increase your enjoyment. I wondered about senior citizen transportation? Does your town or county offer free or inexpensive bus service? Around here, the senior bus has scheduled trips (one day it's a supermarket, another it's the movies, or the mall, or a different supermarket). All you have to do is call, and they pick you up at your door, and from what I've seen, the drivers are very considerate and helpful. If that doesn't pan out, check to see if some of the local churches or service clubs might offer transportation. Have you tried calling your local senior citizen center to see what they offer? Good place to get a line on senior trips, services, volunteer opportunities. Volunteering at the high school is a good idea, but don't limit yourself. Maybe a local elementary school would love to have you share your expertise by starting an afterschool theater club. How about some interest you can pursue at home? With heading to a new area, too (DH will be retiring in a year or so), I was in the position of wanting to find a way to get involved in our new community, where I really know no one. Long story, but this opportunity just sort of fell into my lap--I've landed a position as one of the food writers for the local paper. I just have to write my column, create the food, and do the photos--it's a lot of fun, and I do get to interact with other 'foodies' in the area. I'm NOT saying that specific activity would be right for you, but maybe if you get creative, you could work out something involving theater? or some other interest you enjoy? Along with the other volunteer suggestions, other have made--if there's an animal shelter in your area, they always need folks to come in and visit with the pets. Libraries always need volunteers, as do senior centers and senior living facilities. How about checking out the local organizations--service clubs like the Lions or Rotary (most are hurting for members and I bet they'd be happy to offer you a ride if you were interested in joining), The Woman's Club, churches always have groups that can use new members if you're interested. You did sound sad, as regards to your new home--I just want to see you find a niche that increases your contentment and makes you happy.