Hello Readers (from places other than the U.S. and U.K.)

Once in a while, I check my audience statistics to see where people who read this blog are from.  The usual four are always high on the list (U.S., U.K., Canada, and Germany), but sometimes there are a few new additions that make me giddy.  Don't get me wrong:  I love all you Americans, Brits, Canadians and Germans!  You're truly wonderful and I thank you for reading.  But sometimes it's wonderful to see people from elsewhere reading this weird project of mine.

With that in mind, I would like to say a hearty American hello to all the readers from the following countries:

• The Netherlands
• Brazil
• Russia
• Australia
• India
• France
• The Philippines
• Hong Kong
• Thailand