would you care to comment?

i was recently notified that people couldn't post a comment on here without "being a member." i guess you have to "belong" in order to talk to me...
i thought i had things set so that anyone could comment, but i'm apparently even dumber at this whole blog thing than any of us ever thought possible.

i believe it has all been sorted out now, so if you'd be so kind as to try posting comments and let me know if we're good i'd appreciate it.
thank you all and goodnight.