Hi Sharon. Thank you for sharing your name. Without that basic information, we don't know who we're talking to -- a guy or a gal, etc.
Yes -- you add any information that you'd like to share by going to your profile, and putting it in there. Don't have to use last names, or addresses -- anything like that -- but first names are great to know, and general geographic area where you live. There is also the option of selecting little icons that indicate areas of interest in your life. Sort of gives everyone a little snapshot of who you are!
I think it's cool that you were able to ID an historic -- that can be a big and difficult job. Thanks for clarifying your train of thought on your two Irises . Did you post pictures of your Irises? I'll have to go back and check. We're very big on pictures here!! (insert nodding grinning icon here)
I love the smiley (or not) icons!! Not only are they fun -- but they communicate intention of thought -- an advantage in the sterile medium of the written word, where tone cannot be conveyed.