*Celandine tiptoes in, grimaces, hopes they didn’t notice I’ve been gone for a month*

Hello all-I know I’ve been away for a long time but have just been overwhelmed of late with so many things-however, am so happy to be back and hope everyone is well and rockin’ along with their lives ( Read more... )

Hello again--Sorry to be away for so long but so many things were happening with business trips, catching a viral bug and a million other things--you know the drill. Anyway, just got back from New Mexico--where I had gone for a short vacation to look at some land that I would like to buy--eventually to live there as soon as I can get more ( Read more... )

Well, I'm off on Saturday for a definite adventure:


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I've been away for two days--so sorry to have missed keeping up with everyone. But herein lies New Years' News!!! ( Herein )

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM CELANDINE AND REMY!!!


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Winter Solstice Sunrise

Hi all! Last Thursday, I went to observe the Winter Solstice Sunrise at an ancient Native American viewing site. It was sponsored by a local conservation organization and sounded pretty interesting.

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YES, YES, YES!!!!

THREE CHEERS FOR US!!!

You know, I am happiest to realize that our elections are still free. I was so concerned that they would find a way to "steal" this one too. But I am so enheartened and relieved that they CAN be defeated!

Great Big Huge Gyimungous W-H-E-W

Let's hope this will be a turning point for us here in the US and the chance to have some faith in the common sense and good judgment of our fellow citizens. I was about to lose hope but now I have some stirrings of confidence that perhaps we are not doomed ( Read more... )

I want to thank everyone who has left their lovely, supporting messages of condolence on the death of my mom last Tuesday night at the age of 89. I can’t tell you how much it means. And I also thank Emma, Chloe, Shinta, and Claudia for posting about it on their journals. (((hugs you all)))

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Claudia603's recent posting of her day's experiences on 9/11 and her thoughts inspired me to share my experiences that day. It was interesting, actually, to "re-live" it and a bit cathartic. Anyway, I decided to post my feelings and experiences here too. Would be interested in others' thoughts if you'd like to share.

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