Official Apology To The Entire World.

Wow. I am a bad, bad person. I suppose I should feel honored to have received my first flame, but instead, I just feel rotten. I wish the person who hates my animal-killing self had provided an e-mail so that I could send them a note of apology and a picture to burn in effigy.

I am very, very sorry for not thinking how a thoughtless comment might be taken by someone living a lifestyle I have not chosen. I certainly understand what it is like to be criticized for one's beliefs. I can barely turn on the television without enduring an attack on Mormonism. I have written so many letters to clarify false statements, that Bill Gates contacted me to ask if I wanted my OfficeAssistant programmed with a form letter. At work, I don't get invited to parties, events, and even birthday parties because I "don't dance," "can't go out after 8," or "am not allowed to laugh." (That one made me laugh, thus proving I am such an awful Mormon that I don't even know the religion I have lived for nearly 30 years.) I try to maintain a sense of humor, but at times, the polygamy jokes just stop being witty (especially since the practice was abandoned more than a century ago). While I love my religion and how it impacts my life, there are moments when I just want to blend, not be on the defensive. I am sorry that I approached another person's beliefs with the same sense of ridicule that makes my days a little long at times. I should have been more aware and not descended into bigotry.

Please accept my apology. I will think before I post.

P.S. Good thing I went to the Rumba Room last night so I'm flying pretty high on self esteem - but not high enough to be funny after reading the weekend's comments, so I postpone the Rumba Room post for tomorrow. Hope everyone had a good weekend!