<nowiki>HELLO,
I just created a Wikipedia account for myself today, November 13, 2012. I am in the process of discovering how to negotiate the features and participate if I can.
I have been an avid, enthusiastic reader of Wikipedia for several years, and a continuous monthly financial donor to Wikimedia Inc. for one year so far. I was born, grew up, educated, lived and worked most of my life in Idaho state. I am now retired and live in Olympia, Washington state.
I thoroughly love life and learning, consider myself reasonably intelligent, and infinitely curious. I am deeply grateful for the experience of living on planet Earth during this exciting, amazing time. I care greatly about quality of life, and desire to contribute positively and helpfully. Perhaps I will find some ways I can do that here. I look forward enthusiastically to interacting with other Wikipedia users. Feel free to contact me and help acquaint me with this project. Thank you all, Tom --~~~~