"You learn something new every day!"

We've all heard that expression, sure, but I actually believe it!  We used to gather the family at the dinner table every night, and ask each child to share something they learned that day.  I wonder how much of that they remember? :-)

Trouble is, while I DO learn new things all the time, I keep forgetting them ( Read more... )

Thanks, everyone, for all your warm wishes and congratulations.  Being married for 38 years is easy, if you marry the right person!  Not that much has changed for us, I don't think.  We honeymooned in Colonial Williamsburg and enjoyed a few celebration dinners of seafood on the Atlantic coast.  Yesterday, we celebrated in one of our favorite ( Read more... )

Now that it is officially party season,* I thought I might like to offer a few tips for for a successful season**.  Some people*** are very experienced and adept party-goers, but I've come to realize that most of us can benefit from a few reminders!

So, here they are:

1.  RSVP = "Répondez s'il vous plaît", a French phrase that asks you to "please ( Read more... )

Cat Stevens was on Leno last night.  He's a bit older, and hasn't been Cat Stevens for over 30 years.  His name is Yusuf.

But, he's back, and I still love him.  The love might be a bit wrinkled, but it's there.

That is a very comforting feeling.

... birthday, hroar !!!

Have a healthy, healthy, healthy year and a happy, happy day!

XXO

We did it and we did it well.  At least as well as possible, under the circumstances.  And I, personally, did not die (as I hoped to, several times), run away (as I threatened to), or leave the SCA forever (as I thought I might have to).

Pentathlon 2009 is over.  If you participated, congratulations!  You rocked the house, really!  You all really ( Read more... )

usqueba !!!

We have so many household birthdays this month, we should rename it Fe-buidhe-ary!!

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We celebrate your Natal Day when you were first a pup
And raise our tankards to your health now that you're all grown up
This Special Day - a holiday - your Sainted Mother's Whelping Day!
We celebrate your Natal Day when you were first a pup.

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Now!

Everybody!*

Go to www.oprah.com and download this book, Suze Orman's 2009 Action Plan, for free!.  The offer expires next Thursday, January 15.

Yes, I understand that you don't like Oprah Winfrey.  Who does?!  But, I love all of you**, and CARE that you are finacially secure and will stay that way.  There is some really good advise offered here ( Read more... )

Yay!  kindredsgirl !

Have a happy, happy day!!