"I don't know if it's cool to put this here, but even though I write some pretty heavy stuff on my blog, I do write some things that are amusing at times.  My latest post, "Eulogy for a Spatula" is a tongue-in-cheek send-off…"

"Hey, Connie, Thanks for your comment on my new blog. I responded, but honestly I have no idea if that means you get the response automatically or if you have to visit again and chance upon it! :) Thanks for the friendship!"

"What a great theme 'Herstory' is for a blog! I am fascinated with Christine de Pizan and enjoyed your piece about her."