Paul:  Exactly, we all have our own "story".....the life experiences and the people in our lives who have helped shape who we are today.  When someone launches an ad hominem attack on me or another poster I always wonder "what makes that person feel compelled to do this?"  When I read compassionate, caring statements, I, usually subconsciously, thank all the persons, many of them gone now, who helped make that person who they are.  I confess I'm an old sentimental guy.....I guess it was my life experiences and the people in my life who made me so.  regards, Gary Crum