"I like your sense of humor. There's a feeling that you've been 'through the valley' but you're a survivor - and a joyful one at that!"

"Thanks for 'letting your light shine.'"

"I just read your article (The Perks of growing older) in The Bargain Hunter and I laughed all the way through it. Way to write! Thanks!"

"I love your writing, especially 'Phantom!'"

"I want you to know that your Crackpot columns made a difference in my life . . . they gave me the courage and inspiration over the years to get where I am today as a person - spiritually, emotionally and physically. You've touched someone's life. Thanks, Crackpot, for helping me 'create a masterpiece from the pain.'"

"You give me something to giggle and laugh at; something to think about."

"People identify with what you write."

"I feel like you are right here when I read our column."

"My kind of stuff! Great!"

"I have been reading your columns since they started in The Bargain Hunter and enjoying them. The subjects are surprises, and the details realistic."

"I loved 'Snoopy Writes Again.' It helped me at a time when I needed it."

"I always read it. I like your sense of humor, and the twist you always have at the end."

"It makes me want to read more. You draw me in."

"Our whole family passes your column around. We love it!"

"I'm devastated when it's not in The Bargain Hunter. I really enjoy it."

"Keep up the good work! Your articles make my day!"

"I have laughed with you and cried with you as you've tackled various situations in your life. You have a special gift."

"If I have no time for any other article, there is time for the Crackpot."

"I read your column faithfully. It gives me such a lift."

"Your articles are the first thing I read each week. It is like you are telling me to step back and take a good look at everything around me, and to keep on keepin' on!"

"What a refreshing column you have! You are so 'real' and I like your way of thinking. Hats off to you Ms. Crackpot. You have made my day!"

"You're a blessing to others' lives through your writings. Keep up the good work."

"Bless you for allowing yourself to be vulnerable enough to share a bit of your personal life. I admire and affirm your desire and determination to grab hold of all that is good in life."

"We need more 'smilers' and people who write about them like you."

"I really enjoy reading your columns which are brilliantly written, witty, uplifting and much on the line of things Erma Brombeck might have written."

"Keep the good, humorous words to us coming. We enjoy them."

"Bravo! We enjoyed your Good, clean country air article."

"You always have something that 'rings a bell' in my life. Keep it up!"

"I always read your column and enjoy it! It gives me a boost and I can identify with your views. It's definitely worth the ink, and I don't use it to wrap the garbage! It's down-to-earth, worthwhile subject matter that needs to be printed, read and heeded."

"Your articles bring me a much needed day brightener. You have a nice touch when it comes to the written word. Thanks."

"Keep writing. It's good for the soul."