Parlour Room

OK - so this is a special kind of post.

This is the "Parlour Room" of posts.

Most of you visit on a regular basis. Thank you! That's exactly what keeps me writing. (I was never much of a journal writer mainly because I always thought: what's the point in writing something no one is ever going to read?)

The great thing about blogs is that it gives the reader a chance to respond. See the tiny little link below this, (and every), post that reads "comment"? That is the interactive element on this page! That little button gives you a voice! How exciting!

OK - so most of you know this. Please be patient while I bring the rest of the class up to date. (My mom, for instance, may have a ton of trouble figuring this out... sorry, mom, but you know it's true! )

Bloggers love comments. Comments validate our existence. Comments make this whole exercise feel more like a conversation than a dissertation. Comments also let you know who else is reading...

Let me tell you that one of the driving forces for me to be here is to build a community of people who love life, art, and unique expressions of existence. Thanks for being here! Please spread the word... and - since this is the "Parlour Room" post, please introduce yourself! BTW - anytime you see Parlour Room, that will be an opportunity to make your presence known. Shall we see how crowded it will get in here by the end of the year?

And now, your host will take her seat and give you the stage.

*much clapping and whistling from the audience*