I am very curious...

I have a reader, who stops by each day. Sometimes a few times a day. They are from the city of Corroios, in Setubal, Portugal. Whoever they are, male or female, they run Windows XP on their computer, and view my blog with Firefox 1.0.6 on a 1280x1024 monitor screen. I know the dates and times of the visits, thier ISP address, and their internet service provider. But that's it!

I'm very curious to know who you are, what it's like where you live (I have been to Lisbon, for a very short visit, many years ago.. but that's it), and whatever else you feel comfortable telling me.

If you decide that you would prefer not to come forward, that's fine also. I just want to say that I know you come by, I am happy that you do, I hope you enjoy my blog, and I want to say 'Welcome!'

I have readers from so may other countries, as well, and from all over the United States, too!

I wish I could get to know a little about all of you... I know that I can't, but, I still would like it...

It's really cool that so many of you are stopping by from time to time to read this drivel that I write. It makes me see my world differently, knowing that I may be putting it to 'paper', so to speak... I look at everything around me (and listen, and taste, and smell, and feel...) a little bit more closely than I otherwise would... so, in a way, you have all helped me to live my life a little more fuller, or with more depth than I otherwise would.

Perhaps I entertain you to some extent, make you think, give you a laugh or a chuckle from time to time, or even piss you off from time to time.. but You folks make Me see and experience my world with a little bit more color and flavor than before....

I think I am getting the better deal, somehow...

Thank You. Each and every one of you. It is a *Wonderful* gift, even if you weren't aware that you were giving it... I want you all to know that I still appreciate it.


Hey, Portugal!! Drop me a line, say hi!! India?? (Both Delhi and Calcutta), you guys too, okay?? Tanzania, who are you?? How about my Brits?? Dunbartonshire, Lambert, Leeds, Cambridgeshire, Shepshed - Leicester,... Hello! Singapore! Valencia, Spain! Igra, Udmurt in the Russian Federation! T'uk Pyol Si in Seoul Korea (AhnYoungHaShimNiKka?? Irreum-I Mwuh-Shim-Ni Kka?? Hanguk mal eu-rro jom eyagi hae do, igeul-sseu isseumnida! Chingu rreul hapshida!) (Hangul do halsu isseumnida!), Canada - Ontario, Montreal, Calgary, all of you guys... All of my fellow Americans... from practically every state in the union, the Kiwi from Auckland, New Zealand, and all the rest of you!! Hello! Welcome! Say hi! Who are you guys??!!

Where are ya from? What do you do? What are you like?? Do you like my blog?? What else do you do for fun?? Got any great recipes?? Can you teach me how to say Hi or thanks in your language??

I know you guys are out there, I wonder who you are... It's really nice that you pop in from time to time... thanks guys...

Take Care...

In Peace and Brotherhood,


Bear