It's Tuesday...how is everyone doing? And a big, fat thank you.

[Muffstser]

Hey, gang. How are you all holding up after last night? Everyone okay?

You know, a big reason why I wanted to post on this board was because you all seemed so close, and to be having so darn much fun (without going too far off the deep end of KO worship). I also know that most people who post on these boards don't reveal too much about themselves, for obvious reasons.

But last night was different. I learned things about all of you that really moved me. You are the first board buddies I've posted with that I told about my plans to go back to school to get my journalism degree. I haven't said much because I didn't want it to sound self-aggrandizing, you know? But the fact is, I've given this a lot of thought, way before I even started posting here. My so-called secure profession is anything but. I've always written, and I realized that I'd rather struggle doing something that I love, as opposed to something that I hate.

Seeing Keith...and all of you...open your hearts and tell your stories last night was really moving. I know you helped pull me through not just Keith's revelation, but remembering Adam's death, and my three friends who fought lymphoma and survived it. I hope I did the same for you, even in a small way.

That's Keith's greatest gift. His pain has bonded us together, and hopefully made a lot of others really think. I hope nothing but good comes out of it.

So, today...give your loved ones a hug. Fire off that email to KO. Call or write the viewer comments lines at MSNBC. That's the best thing you can do. But most of all? Know that we have a really special little board here, and I'm proud to be part of the gang.

Have a great day, gang.

Muffster. :)

[crispini]

1. Aw.

:hug:

[RevCheesehead]

2. Technically speaking,

you told Keith of your deep secret, then shared it with us. But there is no privacy in KOEB-land. Especially in the boiler room. :hi:

(I love ya too, Muff! :hug:)

[gkhouston]

3. well, we occasionally have some privacy around here

but it appears to be open-kimono week. ;-)

[Patsy Stone]

5. Not ripped bodice week?

Damn, I'm in the wrong place... :hi:

[RevCheesehead]

7. Maybe not this week,

but the ripped bodices DO fly from time-to-time. O8)

[gkhouston]

8. I miss our ripper-not-in-residence.

:cry:

[RevCheesehead]

9. "Sparky the Ripper?"

:rofl:

[Patsy Stone]

4. No secrets here

And we're widely read. You've let the J School cat out of the proverbial bag.

:hug:

[Berry Cool]

6. And you will be supported by many.

Many who understand exactly how you feel, and in the past took the same path themselves. And that's all I'm sayin'. (Sorry, I have reasons for keeping my kimono at least partly closed. But I will do what I can.)