Welcome all lurkers!

Just wanted to extend a warm welcome to those of you who have been dropping by the blog more recently.

Our stat tracker shows that about 1/3 of you are new on any given week. Thanks for taking the time to stop in.

We want you to know that this blog isn't here just to provide information- but a spot for dialogue as well. Our stats show that we've got A BUNCH more people "lurking" than commenting.

While you won't have something to say about everything you read, we want you to hear our invitation and have the know how to get it done.

Realizing that some of you may be new to the world of blogging, here's a quick tutorial on how to leave a comment after reading a post:

1. Click the word "Comments" at the bottom of each post.

2. A window will pop up that will allow you to see what others have had to say.

3. Type your thoughts in the "Leave A Comment" section near the bottom of the pop up window. You can comment on the blog post itself or respond to what someone else had to say about it.

4. Complete the "Word Verification". Type the letters given in the box below them. This keeps spammers from auto commenting on blogs.

5. Choose an "Identity". You can use your blogger acct if you have one, post anonymously, or type in any name you choose by using the "other" option.

6. At this point you can "Preview"your post if you want to give it one last look.

7. Click "Publish" and the rest of us can read your thoughts.

I know it sounds complicated, but it goes quickly once you get the hang of it.

So, give it a shot.

Please take a second to follow the steps above and leave a brief comment.

Tell us who you are, why you are on the blog, or anything else you want.

And thanks for lurking!