I guess I've been doing this long enough that Blogger put Our Report Card into the "next blog" line up.  So my stats have gone through the roof.  Everyday people hit this site from all over the world.   And .......... this does nothing for my ego - as it has nothing to do with the quality of what is already written.  It does nothing for my motivation to write.  And it kind of freaks me out.  I like the open dialog aspect of blogging.  But generally speaking, previously, folks here had a reason to be here.  Now, its a parade of total strangers.  If I were selling anything, this would be very good.  But I'm not selling anything here.  Except maybe the idea that every citizen should own a cow or a dairy goat and a few chickens.  And most children would be better off homeschooled.  But that's just my own quirky opinion, here on my own quirky blog.  If those ideas intrigue you, read on.  If not .............. um .............. wanna buy some ............... knitted baby sweaters?  or eggs?  or raw milk?  Or an old cat?  Hey, I've got a bag of thrift shop donations around here.  Maybe I'll turn Our Report Card into Our Online Thrift Shop?  ....that could work....