It has been an intellect- and spirit-saving experience, finding this cyber-community, linking to a world far beyond my little one at my feet every day- a world of warm, funny folk who believe as I do in a fairer, more socially conscious world than the one where we find ourselves struggling to keep hope alive.
The diarists and commenters here have expanded my knowledge beyond any expectations, and continue to do so. I come here daily to garner new viewpoints and participate in discussions about what we can do to change the status quo and help midwife a new paradigm. The planet deserves good stewardship.
The heart vibe here is very strong, I have cried many a tear at the generosity and goodwill displayed on these pages, it's really inspiring to feel connected to such a kind, thoughtful community.
So I keep faithfully coming back here, there is no other blog around that even comes close to feeding my soul like dKos does, I draw courage from so many contributors here, your tough-mindedness and caring, your hunger for the truths that set us free.
Remember when they sneered at bloggers? That curl of the lip... Now everyone and their brother blogs, but Dkos blazed the trail, collecting more vivacious, intelligent, visionary, liberal progressives with their feet on the ground than I have ever seen at one site. Watching this site blossom and grow has been a joy to me through the years, raising political awareness is empowering... we are not as few as we thought!
So.... Whoever gifted me the lifetime subscription here, may you always have wings on your feet and a smile in your heart. I send you a warm fuzzy every time I log in, and sometimes when I'm working, playing or doing chores too. You did a Real Good Thing, and making my journey here with you all smoother and melo-er one. May your goodheartedness return to you a thousand fold.
Special thanks to Markos, and a swinging lefty 2012 to you all!
PS... OCCUPY ENERGY!!!