Good response! Happy Thanksgiving to you too!

Group sure is an interesting beast. If nothing else, it gives me something to think about.

It was funny -- this past weekend I attended a party called the "Gender Fishbowl Party." In it, everyone wrote out a question for the opposite gender. Then the women sat in the middle and answered their questions, followed by the men answering theirs (very interesting and a lot of fun!). I was telling T about this, and he pointed out that it was out of character for me to be willing to talk in a group like that. After he said it I realized that a year ago I would have bailed rather than have to answer questions in a group. This time it didn't even occur to me to be bothered by that. I forgot that would have even made me anxious! And yet even just 2 years ago I was bothered by the simple act of having to say my name in a group setting (when we'd introduce ourselves at one of the events in my social circle). I didn't even notice when that became easier, but this is no doubt an effect of group...

Sidony