Welcome Seek. You certainly sound like a very interesting individual and I am curious as to how you're going to respond to some of the forums. The women here, from my point-of-view, come here to find a place for the meeting-of-the hearts and minds of others...for support/advice/venting/humor/kindredship...the best part of BWS is that there's no bashing of one's feelings here...it's a safe place to fall when the world around us is going to pieces. So, welcome to the best place on the internet...and jump right in...and JJ is correct...don't take offense if you don't get responses or if they're slow-coming. All is meant well by everyone here for the most part.

Hi Seek...from one noob to another...my take so far in the posts I've read here is that I sense not only a respect but also a desire for all the richness and diversity that make up Boomer Women...after all...that's what makes our generation unique...ain't life grand???

wow! everyone who responded seems so candid and genuine. thanks for all the welcomes.

great points about where a person is coming from in their own lives. i think often we don't know that about people . . . what challenges they may be facing and it does impact everything so it is good to know.

and i also wish everyone who responded all of the best and i look forward to getting to know you.

Seek, a belated welcome! Considering your diversity, do you by chance read science fiction?

hi mg: no, sorry. i tried as a teen, but only got as far as l.ron hubbard (funny now) and kurt vonnegut and i don't think that counts much!

i am more into non-fiction than fiction, as a general rule.

can you give me a link to a thread where you discuss your interest in science fiction? i would like to read about it.

hey, seek, don't have a link; yet, i'm hooked on Stephen Donaldson's Chronicles of Thomas Covenant.

Hey MG..I've primarily been into non-fiction (especially bios) most of my life. My second husband was a sci-fit "nut" who helpe me find genres I might enjoy (up to that time, the only thing I had read was "Stranger in a Strange Land"). Now I'm married once again to a sci-fi "nut" who both reads (rather consumes) and writes sci-fi. Never thought I would find so much enjoyment in it and I do. In fact, the main part of our wedding ceremony was from a Merceds Lackey book (boy, did the rumours fly rampant when I said I was inviting everyone to a "joining" instead of to a "wedding"...the term was from that book and helped me get over my terror of the word "marriage"...grin).

I've not read any of Mercedes Lackey's books, what series have you read and recommend (preverably with horses)? Considering the next Thomas Covenant books is not released until 2010, I'll have plenty of time to read her books!

As far as female sci-fe authors, I've always enjoyed Anne McCaffrey's Dragons of Pern series. Also, as a teenager, Madeleine L'Engle's Wrinkle in Time series.

A few years ago I read a book by another female author that has sinced passed. Although I can't recall her name, I'd like to discover it. Maybe if you have the time, I can give a brief synopsis and perhaps you could help me rediscover her books. I understand another female author may have stepped in and finished the series.

Hubby likes sci-fi movies. The Twilight Zone was the only sci-fi
I ever got into. Someone on here has a signature something like
this: [Be nice to everyone you meet, you never know what they're
going through.] And IMO that is so true!

Mama Red,
You do help with all the kind words you write. Your Christmas
Card was a joy. Your posts are uplifting and supportive.
Thank you for being you!!!!
Prayers and blessings,

Hi Jabber

I'm glad that my words uplift and support...that is my intent, always! And I'm glad you enjoyed the card...it was fun making it, Although it took me a while to figure out the "how"!

Your voice on this forum is a real gift and I'm grateful I've met you!