Matt, It's good that you're comfortable with your quirkiness—that comfort level goes a long way towards enjoying life more, I think. Glad I can bring a breath of fresh air to your day, too. 

Shell, me too! Aren't people endlessly fascinating? 

Jonelle, I'm so happy I could make a cold Monday a bit brighter. Thanks for sharing so much of who you are with me.

Trina, thanks! "Revelation" is the right word, I think. It's really interesting to see what our minds come up with when we're given a whole bunch of information. There are so many directions I could have gone in, but this one just came to me and felt right.

Jeb, HA! There's a compliment I don't think I've ever gotten. So you think I have negotiation skills? Perhaps an ability to balance and bring perspective? That's what I love about writing challenges, and about getting to know lots of different people. And you're SO right: "it all goes into the pot and together we share in the sustenance."

Daisy, I'm so glad you're a part of this Halfway to Normal community. Thanks for sharing yourself.

Cobalt-Blue, what a great cooking-to-writing analogy! I'm so glad you found the post cohesive and tasteful. I do love to cook, but I think my skill is in having an eye for the right recipes—understanding how they'll work and taste before I actually cook them. I'm much more free-forming and improvisational with my writing.

Barbara, yes, I love cyberspace and the friendships I've formed here. I was so amazed, too, that your post yesterday fit so nicely with mine. Different angles, but the same general goal—getting to know one another better.