The other day on the show, we were talking about how so many of us feel overbooked and overcommitted. I know I feel that way sometimes. Who doesn't? I happen to think it's okay -- no, necessary -- to learn to say "no". Saying "no" doesn't mean you're selfish, uncaring, or evil. Or does it? Check out the email below. I've removed the sender's name and address. And to be fair, I've included my response to that sender. This ticked me off to no end. But maybe I'm nuts, deluded, and completely wrong. It wouldn't be the first time, that's for sure. I'm looking for a reality check here. What do you think? Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 8:59 AM To: Sheri Lynch Subject: If you want a family life.... then get out of the business. I was on my way to work this morning, listening to you as I do each morning while stuck in Charlotte traffic. I usually enjoy what I am listening to. However, this morning I became terribly disappointed in what I was hearing. You and Bob were complaining of not having enough "me" time, that you need to learn to say no to the many offers you get the make appearances here and there, that you want your weekends to be free for your family. Well sister, let me say this. Get a 9-5er then. You are a celebrity. that is what celebrities do, they make appearances. You brag and brag about how you used to be a cheerleader so some young ladies thought it would be kinda cool to have you show up at their cheer competition. That is what celebreties do, make appearences. Youc an't have your cake of the lime light and have the family life you are wanting. I say, either play the role or step aside and let someone else who is waiting in the wings have the lime light for a while. Please note, I enjoy listening to you and Bob each and every morning. That is why this morning was so dissapointing. There are others who can do the same, if you are not wanting your piece of the pie while being a mom.

---------------------------------------------------------------- Hi ------, First, thank you very much for listening to our show. ALL of us here appreciate that, more than you realize. I have to object to your stance on this one. "If you want a family life, then get out of the business." If I were a nun, sworn to celibacy, then fine. Marriage and family are out. But I'm not a nun; I'm a broadcaster. And while I thank God every day for the blessings of this good career, this fine means of providing for my family, at the end of the day this is my job, not my life. My children will always come first. There's no scenario in this world or any other in which I can even imagine apologizing for, or feeling ashamed of, my priorities. I'd never trade my kids for this job or any job - and when it comes to my kids, I don't give a hoot about the "limelight" or being a "celebrity". I love what I do, absolutely love it. But I love my family more. And I wonder, how low have we sunk in our fame-obsessed culture if putting your family above "celebrity" is a negative? I'm sorry to have offended you, but to be totally candid, you've offended me. So I guess that makes us even, right? Thanks for taking the time to write. Sheri