Hiya, everyone
I'm new to DU. I've read on and off for a while and finally decided to take the plunge and create an account.
I describe myself as a progressive, but that is a pretty broad term these days. I'm a mom, a wife, hillbilly, knowledge-is-power-Kindle-freak, dog lover, cat lover, tree-hugging nature lover with green eyes. That last part is important because so often on the internet we forget the person on the other end of some acerbic comment is a living person. I can't say I always remember that, but I appreciate being reminded.
I'm detoxing from a 15+ yr career in finance (BA, MBA). (Big thanks to everyone that made my education possible.) It's a nice way of saying I've given up the corporate politic and missed Kindergarten graduations for life well lived. I'm a liberated lady, but the support system just isn't there for me to have it all right now.
I tend to write satire when I'm frustrated. I'll try to keep that activity to relevant thread topics.
My avatar quote "Pants flavors the prepared mine" comes from bank checks that were misprinted. I intended the quote to be "Chance favors the prepared mind." It is a gentle reminder to me that automated customer banking services will never replace a real person. Also, nothing is foolproof, deal with it.
DU, more specifically the people that contribute to it, refreshes my soul. Thanks in advance.
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Glad that you found us here. Hope to see you in the Forums! 
Hope you enjoy it as much as I have!
And the next step in your journey! 
Hope to see you in the DU Lounge. It's a great place to hang out...
