Betty,
    If you feel you need a break from the list for your own mental health by
all means take one. I myself spent several months recently in lurk mode. I
haven't always agreed with you( most notably with your perspective on
certain aspects of Kathy Jo's situation) but I think that complete agreement
on all issues between all the members of a list as big as this one, would
be, in and of itself, an indication of an unhealthy list. You have never
offended me, I will miss your contributions and I hope you come back soon.
    Take care,
    Susan
----- Original Message -----
From: "Betty B" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2002 9:08 AM
Subject: Going on Vacation


> I've been thinking about staying away from the list for a while -- not
> getting off but just staying away for a few months.  It's a good idea for
me
> and for the health of the list.
>
> I'm sorry for the times I've rammed my opinions down the list's throat.
Man,
> I've gone to hell in a handbasket, this year especially.  I've let it
happen.
>  I've indulged myself in resentment and anger about other things.
>
> Yes, ramming my opinions down your throats, that's what I've been
> doing...chomping at the bit to shove my personal agenda in your faces at
the
> earliest convenience.  It's poison to a healthy list, and this list
deserves
> good health.
>
> It's the chomping at the bit to do it that scares me about myself.  It's
like
> a bloodthirst.  It makes me ugly.  Bloodthirst is ugly.
>
> Let me go away for a while and get myself right.  My apology is genuine,
even
> if my nature has become vile and disgusting.
>
> Betty