I understand how difficult it is to keep up with all the media here, and at the same time acknowledge comments and votes. Therefore, for the sake of convenience, I extend this standing "Thank You", as I appreciate all comments/votes - good or bad. Likewise, I do not expect acknowledgment each time I comment/vote.

I play a little guitar, but I do not consider myself a musician. I know what I like to hear, and sometimes I just can't find what I'm in the mood for, so I appreciate the ability to make it myself.

Most of my photos are taken with a simple 5MP Sony Cybershot, although I occasionally borrow my husband's Nikon D70 or D200. I do appreciate being able to take decent photos, but by no means do I consider myself a photographer...I don't know that I'll ever obtain the skills and knowledge it would require. I simply like to put a bit of thought into my photos, rather than taking random snapshots. If anyone appreciates my photos, I'm grateful.

I am a 'dabbler' in many things, few of which I have mastered, but my interest remains regardless of my lack of skills. At the very least, I have many creative ways to keep myself amused.

Show, view and discuss music, Show, view and discuss videos, Just for fun, To meet people and chat

Everything! Some favorites: Spyro Gyra, Sarah Chang, Talking Heads, Rammstein, George Strait, Garth Brooks, Annabouboula, Chicago, Bryan Adams, The Proclaimers, Genoa Keawe, Hapa, Kid Rock, Def Leppard, Aerosmith, Elton John, Seven Nations, Chieftains

History, reference, fantasy and an occasional random novel. I'm more of a 'bits and pieces' kind of reader. Some favorites: How the Irish Saved Civilization, Le Morte d'Arthur, My Sister's Keeper, The Bradford Handbook for Writers, Bantam Dictionary of the English Language, Southwestern's Student Handbook and Young Reader's Companion, The Elements of Grammar, The Elements of Editing, The Elements of Style, Edith Hamilton's Mythology, The Chronology of Man

Action, some chick flicks, adventure, history, horror... I can watch almost anything, but I'm rarely in the mood to do so. Likewise, I rarely watch TV unless it is news or hockey. Some favorites: The Boondock Saints, The Madness of King George, The Secret of Roan Inish, Moulin Rouge, Billy Elliot, Run of the Country, Kill Bill 1 & 2, Drumline, Lucky Number Slevin, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, The Bridges of Madison County, Pirates of the Caribbean (all of them), Secondhand Lions