Yesterday I received a suburb gift from "anonymous." It meant SO much to me. I was having a bad day, and I was being misunderstood by some. But at the end of the day there were more people writing me to say nice things--and being supportive of me AND my POV. Therefore, I want to say THANK YOU.

I believe I thanked all the people who wrote me directly--if I didn't the note is forthcoming. I still have to comb through a few things since I got comments, Smails AND gifts. Overall, the day was difficult, but--as I said--at the end of the day I got a LOT more love from people here than anything else.

So thank you to everyone, but in particular I want to thank the person who sent me some awesome books from the zombie shop and who wrote me this note:

"Hi! <3 I read your comments on the news post- I relate to the situation that you're in IRL I wanted to let you know that I think you're incredibly articulate and cool and strong. I really and truly wish abundant happiness, a comfortable financial situation and all of the best things in the world for you!"

I hope you read this, dear anonymous gift giver, because I want you to know that your note, those words you wrote me meant MORE to me than anything.

People who write unkind things, who take things out of context and quote them seem to think it's NO big deal to do what they do.

I hope that the ones who write unkind things will take a moment to consider how you might be effecting another human being with your words.

I said some things in the news yesterday which were my opinion. I didn't mean to target anyone or to hurt anyone. I made some comments that some people misunderstood. If I was out of line, I apologize. I didn't think I said anything other than my opinion. At one point I made a statement that started with "the young people I KNOW here . . . " and as a result of that I was accused of "generalizing" about young people. I chose my words carefully, and I don't think I was generalizing. I was talking about the young people that I personally know, NOT all young people. I realize that the logic of that is lost on some, and I am committed to choose my words even MORE carefully in the future.

Perhaps I was perceived as being mean, and if that's the truth I regret having posted a passionate opinion. I'll be even MORE careful next time I post in the news.

I wish that people would think before they act and learn what this kind person who sent me the gift already knows: that to be kind takes no more energy than to be mean. The mean ones can hurt someone FAR beyond what one might think.

Fortunately, the KIND people are the ones I will remember MOST. I only wish I could speak to that person directly. For now this will have to do!!

Thank you anonymous for the pie scratchcard.