How could someone possibly write a negative comment on your writing, Rod? You write from your heart in a non-threatening, reflective and sometimes self-depreciating manner, but never at the expense of anyone else.

I'm sorry that someone took unkindly to your words, but there are some folks in this normally collaborative community that misconstrue words or manipulate them to make genuine sentiments questionable. Please ignore it - and block the author!

As for you feeling guilty about not replying to comments, you are making me look terrible LOL! I am a shocker for writing and then forgetting to go back and comment. Trying to eradicate this horrid behaviour. Can I blame the brat cat?!!