The point is that I am not a mind reader. You choose to label my remark as "calling out". It is a plea to get to know you better. It is not some sort of imposition or perhaps even a danger - there is no law yet against expressing your beliefs. If there was we would get rid of 5 billion god believers!

If the members of this site are to have an understanding of each other such explanations and reasonings should be the norm.

There are many people on this site who "have given up".

There are many who prefer cats and dogs as companions - their action speaks louder than their words.

The ball is back on your side of the playing field.

@FrayedBear You could have asked me by sending a message, particularly if your interest was in “getting to know me.” Instead, you chose to make it public.

@Rob1948 Down here we used to be uncloseted. I tend to wear my heart on my sleeve and I am rarely ashamed of what I say.

@FrayedBear Has absolutely nothing to do with what I say and everything with trying to not create controversy in your post. But, hey, you have accomplished what I tried to avoid.

And, don’t make assumptions. It’s impolite and insulting.

@Rob1948 You are familiar with projection?

@FrayedBear oh yes...I’m quite familiar with the term.

I was responding to your comment “I am rarely ashamed of what I say.” I took it as a reference to my preferring to not make a public comment, suggesting that I might have been ashamed. And, just so you know, why would you even say that if the comparison had not crossed your mind? I never said anything to suggest I might have been ashamed of what I said so there was no reason for you to make that comment based on what I said.

Now, what was it you said about projection.

@Rob1948 " I am rarely ashamed of what I say" where do I mention you in that statement?

@FrayedBear your last statement is missing a word or two. I’m guessing that you were saying “...where do [ I ] mention you...”.

I never said you mentioned me. I said the only reason for you to make that comment was as an oblique reference to me because I gave you no reason to think otherwise.

@Rob1948 corrected, thank you.

Aw! There you go, someone needed you. . . or decided that you were an easily manipulated soft touch?

That tells me volumes about you as a person. Be proud.

I have two who have moved in with me in the 8 months since Hurricane Florence . I am still trying to win over the little skinny yellow male . I petted him for about 3 minutes yesterday . We all need kindness in our life, especially the lonely animals .