Hello to all. Marydell has graciously accepted my request to join the group as a bona fide member. I have definitely enjoyed the discussion on the last two books and look forward to May’s selection. My only regret so far is that the discussions do not last long enough. Unfortunately, my work schedule does not usually allow me to post everyday, and I actually have to sort of sneak the time in to write at all.

Marydell said that there were two requirements to joining: a love of reading and the ability to form a coherent sentence. The former is easy, as my book collection will testify, but the latter is subject to question. Writing has always been difficult for me, and remains so. However, in graduate school, I found that this was something that I actually enjoyed - the English language is so rich, and lo and behold, there is a perfect word for every feeling, emotion, thought, and idea. The only difficult part is finding those perfect words, then linking them together. I hope that you will be patient with me.

I look forward to learning about all of you from your words and the discussions and hope that you come to know me as well.