+ FOR THE OTHER SIDE ?!?...Cynthia is a new comer to the site and she believes that she has come to the

Irma... Thank you (yes... I'm smiling here)....

I joined because I wantedd to gain more awareness to sensitive issues that surround so many of our concerns today. As a mother whose raising future men, It is my responsibility to instill many responsibilities, but also awareness of today's society. I am their conductor and I HAVE to provide them with the necessary tools to help them strive to fulfill their highest potential. I have read some very interesting Topics from the blogsite and very informative comments from members. I have even picked up some very interesting points, made by a great number of you...

In a nut shell.... I've joined this sight to be enlightened, enpowered, informed and yes... entertained.

Again thank you for your warm welcome... And I am looking forward to learning new things and making new friends...

Hi Cynthia Merrill
Welcome I know you will enjoy this site and be enlightened as well as entertained and its all free

Dear Cynthia:

You could not have a more welcoming guide than Irma. She is the conscience of thie community. If anyone around here crosses the line, they will surely hear about it from LADY IRMA.

Folks around here call her "Mom". I call her Shorty" out of love and affection. She is our QuEEN!!!

For my own experience on this site, I have come to be greatly enlightened, enpowered, informed and yes... entertained. Also, inspired, moved and educated. And sometimes it makes me laugh out loud!!!

So welcome--and I hope you find what you are looking for!!!

GOOD MORNING... Irma I have two boys... 24 years old and 10 years old.. They are my joy and because of them I strive to be the best!! And I pas that enthuasiam to them. I have read some of Steve's Topics and Comments.... I haven't read Siebra's blogs.... I look forward to meeting and

Mozell thank you... I plan to....

Sylvainy Thank You...

Hi Rich "Cow" I know there is a story behind this nick name... LOL!!! Rich I could tell of the bat... that Lady Irma is the Queen here... Remember she started a topic for me... Trust me, I am as opinionated, strong-willed and sometimes debatical when it comes to issues that are close to my heart... I especially love Irma's phrase.. (Im not smiling... smile).. And I believe in expressing/standing up for one's believe. And Clark and Irma both have unique ways of expressing their opinions with flava....

oh Rich yes. I plan on gaining as much educational power that i can...

"COW!!!

Oh my goodness. Did that Irma tattle on me????

Well, you can sense already some of the folks on this site who are deeply knowledgeable and reading their BLOGs is always informative and enlightening.

We have sensitive souls and gifted poets and some folks who just have a hilarious sense of humor.

They are a joy to follow. And you certaily will get informed.

Also, there are folks on this site who people try to stay away from because they do not contirubgtre a positive message. You will see for yourself.

Meanwhile, enjoy the feast of great ideas!!!!!

Great to have you!!!!

Amen to that Clark! Welcome to the family Cynthia! We are honored to recieve you!

Siebra... Thank you... and I feel especially rewarded!!

Great, how many children do you have and how old are they...they already have the best foundation, you a mom who cares. As long as you never allow them to not know you are the adult and they are the children...you all will be fine...

I tease my two daughters in their 40s about this(smile)I have three grands and they think I am 'all that'! and this is because I am on the west coast and they are all on the east coast.

YOU will be meeting Siebra and steve soon, you have already met Rich(his nick name is Cow and mines is Shorty...do you have a nickname? my eyes are closing so I will say good night.(smile)

EDUCATE!!! EDUCATE!!! EDUCATE!!!...YES WE CAN..."YO" (smile)

because, WE ARE FAMILY...