[lifesaver]

Originally posted by justamom
Well, well, well... Seems like there's a lot of speculation as to why I don't participate in GC any longer. So, let me set the record straight. It's called passages. You know, entering a different phase of life. That was the primary reason. To those who implied I left because someone disagreed with me...I'd be HOMELESS if I "left" every time someone disagreed with me.
I've had "debates" with the best of GC, DZRose-James-Rudy-Valkyrie-who I do rather like-Tom and Billy, even dear sweet Arya to name a few. I guess I would have left long ago if the implication was true.

I do feel that GC has changed, and when I no longer enjoy the "company" of an organization, it's best all around to make a graceful exit. Best for all concerned.

Damasa-I take issue with part of what you said. Still, I know there is some truth as well. I will never change my opinion on certain ethical quandaries. I can't adopt certain social/political views when they are in full conflict with my values.
So, for a while, I was a voice of another lifestyle and belief system. One that works for me and many others. One that helped bring me a happy life. Why wouldn't I want to share with others some alternative possibilities to the permeating attitudes of these threads? If there are no conflicting views exchanged, how can you ever get people to "think" about things. THAT would foster ignorance.
(I'm also having a hard time with the word snide. Never thought of myself as snide, but I'll try to be more observant.)

Passages-More important things are taking up my time these days. All's well in Greekland for the kids. I have new interests and volunteering commitments. I also have the opportunity to help my mother. Maybe in some way I can repay her for all the care she gave me growing up. Things really do change and with the exception of
checking out some personal PMs and making a last check on some individuals I will miss, I really do say goodbye. NOT to any one or any incident, but to a stage in my life as I move on to face new, more challenging situations.

To thine own self be true.
JAM

ya will be missed!

take care and god bless.

-lifesaver