Slow clap. And shout out to a fellow ghost hunter...that's what I try to tell folks, but there's a powerful need to assign motive to the actions of those that have crossed over. I always remind them that toddlers do the same thing, using the example that any attention is good attention when you are trying to make…

Ah, I love this. Yes, this is a perfect example of a visitation! As much as people deny the possibility...in my world, this is exactly how it happens. Cherish these visits and always listen when she gives you information...and know that you are loved. That's what keeps our loved ones close to us.

This. A zillion times!

I'm about to turn 56 and I find myself experiencing a new horror almost daily. I never thought I'd be that woman who asks "what the fuck is wrong with people?" all the time...but I am. It's pretty disheartening out there, but we have to keep the culture of kindness alive.

The Former Mr. Clampett' s grandmother used to say that one day, if all goes right, we will all be a lovely meld of races and that color should no longer matter. That's a long way away, so until then we will just have to put up with the stupid.

We've always had fun with it. I get a kick out of the puzzled look, then pregnant pause before the question gets asked. People have been asking my kids if they're full siblings all their lives. My son is a dead ringer for James Franco (only with better teeth), and my daughter is a goth version of Jennifer Beals. I am…

Happy birthday! You're giving yourself a wonderful gift...one that will make you stronger, beautiful, confident, and a force to be reckoned with. And that emerald green jacket is a mighty place to start!

Best wishes to you both on your big day, and I am hoping that her deployment is a safe one.

Jesus. Why am I not surprised? I am (as far as I know) the only black person in my little town here in east TN, and people say the most amazing things to me in their efforts to convince me that they "don't see color". Racism...it's everywhere and nowhere. How right you are.

Oh my gawd! I was obsessed with this movie when I was a kid!

Throw some good energy out there, pray if that's your thing. I'm doing both just to keep the bases covered.

Not really. She says she's still going to do it. She was more interested in how she was located. I restated my offer, and I hope that if she doesn't reach out to me, she reaches out to someone.

Sadly, no. She said she was still going to do it. She just wanted to know how we found her.

Thank you for doing this. Just heard from her a few hours ago.

She replied to me a few hours ago, which made my heart sing a wee bit. I let her know that I was serious about my offer, and I am. I asked that she PM me, and I'm praying that she does. No one should ever feel that they aren't loved, aren't worth loving, or that there isn't going to be a better day. I hope she…

I noticed others mentioning that you're in East TN. Don't know how they figured it out, but I'm glad you're here to respond. My offer still stands. Just PM me if you want to talk, meet, vent. There are dozens and dozens of folks here who want to know that you are well, and are pulling for you. You are loved.

Mercury, I came across this this morning. Please reach out, there will be someone to take your hand. I certainly will. After some sleuthing folks have narrowed your location down to East Tennessee, and if that's the case than seriously reach out me. I am in East TN. I'd love to meet for coffee, go for a hike in…

She's gorgeous! And I love your user name so freaking hard.

I started going grey in my mid-40's. Am now mid 50's with shoulder length hair and have what my daughter calls "Bride of Frankenstein" streaks. I LOVE them! I'm thinking of giving myself a Miley Cyrus kind of "do" and can't wait to see what's under all the rest. Grey hair rocks.

We have a generous charitable write off system with our local medical center as well. That I can deal with. It's the turning him loose that kind of broke my heart. And yeah, the backsliding...oy, the backsliding. Tis a mighty rollercoaster that we're on. But long as he remains motivated, so will I (and Al Anon is…