This... MyBloggers... has always been such a friendly place, then there are a series of incidences that are less than friendly; some downright hateful.

I was attacked late last year. I apologized profusely just because I never intended to offend, and because I don't need more grief in my life. I never mentioned it because that would have spurred more hostility. More recently some of my friends fell under attack. It is not less disturbing because it was 'them' and not me; it is sort of like knowing a burglar is targeting your neighborhood and you don't know whose house is next, or whether the thieves will return to your own.

Well, one of the contentious persons is gone. One problem solved. There still remains the sting of violation and the aura of mistrust. I have posted such deeply personal thoughts here.... Frightening, really. Another friend had to pull down all of her previous posts, many of them deeply touching and honest. I feel very badly for her too. Like me, she has had a lot of recent turmoil in her life and needs support, not hatefulness.

I suppose like everything else, this too shall pass. Know this my friends: I can disagree with you and still admire you. There is no requirement to think like me or be like me: Diversity is the spice of Life! I firmly believe in old fashioned concepts like friendship and loyalty, and above all, kindness and compassion.

Quite frankly, I am such a loner that I exchange more of my thoughts with you than with the people in my 'real' life. You are important to me