I always find something interesting to read in this blog. As I’ve alluded to before, I think I’ve only ever known one or two other writers who are anywhere near as good as you are. You can say things in such a compelling way. I do think your standards for accepting comments are a little too strict – at least for me they are. But, of course, I know it’s your blog and you can do what you want to.

I’m sorry you got such negative reactions to the hamster picture. It would’ve never occurred to me, either, that a picture of a hamster wearing a yarmulke could be considered offensive. I think you never can know for sure when something might seem offensive to someone because that often depends on perspective – people interpret things differently based on their experiences and beliefs. I think the ADL guy’s point about the difference between a rat and a hamster made a lot of sense. Anyway, noone who knows you could think you had any nefarious intent in using that picture. I hope it doesn’t get blown out of proportion.

Au revoir, m’amie.