Mixed Up Me
Instructions suggest I should introduce myself. OK, let's see how well I do, "introducing" my digital self to other digital selves. (Kind of dubious, by the way, of the value of this. Not sure that interaction on topics depends on whether or not I'm Kosher, but we'll see.)
Anyway, I'm a past 55, female, longtime political junkie. That's the relevant stuff for DU. I'm also a former college English professsor, a published novelist and essayist, a business isue ghostwriter, editor, researcher, mother, grandmother, dog lover, tennis player, bridge player --see, here's the part that makes me wonder where the Facebook distinctions occur. I don't think that I can be boxed or profiled. But then everybody thinks that.
I'm deeply interest and invested in issues regarding government and the future, or not, of capitalism. Not sure how knowing any of this other stuff matters, but will try to be polite and conventional. (Up to a point.) Been lurking here practically forever. Would like to participate if I have anything to offer.
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I'm glad you decided to jump in and post after lurking forever. I'm sure you have lots to offer. 
I like your username; it's clever!
I think you have much to offer. Your background will prove useful, as I suspect you'll discover before too long.
Come on in and make yourself at home...This is a good place.
I think your insights would be a wonderful addition to the mix. Be careful though because the Grammar Police will probably try to recruit you immediately. 
Julie
Sounds like you will fit right in here.
