Looks delightful on this damp, decidedly un-January-like day here in Vermont. Having had a blog of my own for almost a year and a half, I can "feel" your pain, albeit exceedingly well handled, in response to some of your commenters. I have enjoyed reading all your previous blog posts and comments while I was unemployed this last 30 days and have noticed a slow and recent increase in some snarky type responses and a few odd outright hostile ones. All I can say, and what many other bloggers will tell you, is that the "anonymity" of commenting allows an opportunity for good manners and civil intercourse to fly out the window. Although you haven't asked for it, I would like to offer a small piece of advice. Don't pander to them. It justs makes them happy to have riled you up. Don't apologize for what you do, if they don't like it, they can go somewhere else or learn to comment in a civil and mature manner. You all write interesting, caring, educational, inspirational prose that is a breath of fresh air. Even though I don't eat a lot of sweets or bread, I come back for your sense of humor and wit, your dedication and loyalty and of course...your expertise. So keep up the good work and bon appetit! Pam Thanks for the encouragement, Pam. Every now and then it's good to remind people to play nice, that's all. Wasn't that weather weird yesterday? And more today - PJH

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