No doubt I'll have to add to this as the day goes on, but I must make a few notes now so I don't forget. I'm quite overwhelmed by all the wishes here. Makes me feel most cared for. Also, it calls to mind birthdays of years past in Michigan, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. So many of you have been a part of my life for some years ( Read more... )

Dear Mitchell and Allie ( Read more... )

For days I've been trying to formulate some thoughts going into the new year. I'm having difficulty finding words to express gratitude and at the same time putting words to troubling thoughts that bubble up. 2008 was such a mixed bag. But, I've come out of the morning cleaning frenzy with some thoughts about passion and compassion. I am really ( Read more... )

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Day 24 clue ( Read more... )

Day 23 song clue:
Far ____ the home I love

Off this morning for round two of "Do I have asthma?" breathing tests.
Cold, cold, cold day, but I was out shoveling in cold temperatures yesterday a.m.
Thus, I don't think I have cold induced asthma anyway.

Day 23 kids round clue:
Bells are ringing, Children _______

Day 22 clue ( Read more... )

Day 21 song clue:
O ____ night

Day 21 kids round clue:
Here we go _____ the mulberry bush

Day 20 song clue:
All is quiet on the _______ front

Beware - if you don't know the song, you probably will think of the movie title that will be WRONG.

Day 20 kids round song clue:
When Santa's sleigh bells ring, I ______ all around

(A student of mine recorded this song for her family for Christmas)

Day 19 song clue ( Read more... )