Hello readers of the FML. For the most part, I lurk around the edges of the FML, like a very reclusive ferret. I'll poke my head out now and then to sniff the air and seize something useful that has happened by, but usually the noise frightens me and I stay hidden. Today, after reading the issue for Jan 12th, I just have to say something. Well Done! An issue filled with real questions, constructive communication, educated information and some pieces to soothe the soul. Did you notice the lack of complaining, the lack of anger, the lack of well...anything negative? I sure did, and like a ferret in a rice box for the first time, I'm dancing inside. I loved this issue! I loved the ferretone and pred question 'cause I have the same one. I loved the lengthy post on eggs 'cause now I have learned something. I liked seeing people still interested in the Giving Tree ferrets, and people selling things to benefit ferrets. I loved reading a very well thought out and written letter from a lady who has felt slighted but hasn't turned to anger and bitterness in order to try to get her feelings across. And last, but not least, I nearly wept at the mental pictures that Alexandra in MA painted for me in her story. I agree 100% with the small joys that ferrets bring. Wow, what a thought provoker. This post is why I read the FML each time I gratefully get it. (thanks BIG!) Sometimes, I read what is written and it drags me down...but on a day like today, I can read, re-read and the high I get from the constructive, positive attitudes of the posters is so amazing. This is the best issue of the year...so far! Keep it up! You have no idea how much I needed to see something on the FML like this. [Posted in FML 5850]