Linda, I'm really bummed to hear you are leaving us. You have been like a beacon of decency and kindness to we here on the fractal pages and your presence, not to mention your fine images and wonderful artistic sense will be sorely missed. I, too, wish you would reconsider. For what is "light" that it should recoil from the "darkness" and be hidden from sight and not be there to guide the way of even one whom seeks a better path? Ours is not to judge the things of the world, but to be examples of this "light" to stand out and be seen in contrast against the darkness we percieve and show a better way. Hope you do change your mind, though it sounds like you have other concerns, as well. Sure will miss you if you don't...take care, Linda. Rick