[Pete]

cassie, i don't post often, but i see something you just won't accept. I am not a villager, but I see their point of view against yours. Generations have different values,causes, dreams and expectations. Us older generation sees things a totally different way than you do. I personnaly have a 35 year old daughter that i refuse to speak to because of her generations' values,causes,dreams and expectations (and white trash ways). ( I am not calling you white trash, just my daughter)If you manage to infiltrate this "empty nest" group for your own perogitives it will fester and grow to a pure hate and you will be dealt with in their (empty nesters) own way.But by your gaining 3 friends out of thousands here, you are dragging them down too. It seems as though your inflalted ego will not let you see the BIG picture

There was quite a riff a week ago that affected several folks that have been here (at least) twice as long as you,by standing up for you, and you still keep it up cuz it is free and the admins won't interfere.

Ok, bottom line, PLEASE find a different outlet to seek what you are looking for.

Sorry Kath, I had to get it off my chest.