For me personally I have always been closed mouthed and protective of personal facts about me. Example: I frequented the same cocktail lounge in Illinois for nearly 10 yeras, my friends were there. I did business there, ate lunch there, even sang with the small group there. Get the idea? I was there more than anywhere and NONE of these people really knew anything about me. None knew I was married, had children, or even where I lived exactly. Yet we were all good friends and had a ball together.....Since finding my Boomer family, geesh, you ladies know me inside and out, husbands, religion, kids, animals, parents, and all that is in my heart and my head. I keep nothing secret from any of you. I feel quite comfortable talking my brains out in here and if I am unable to get in here at least once a day I feel like I'm missing you and something. I believe the thing that most surprises me, along with my new found candor is the way I feel about you ladies. I feel close to you all and protective and I get very angry when one of you are sad or someone hurts you, like I'd like to slap the s--t out of them. Does that make sense to you? Interesting and thoughful question Celtic....