Many thanks for the birthday wishes. I don't feel quite as old as I normally do.

Is it time for me to update again?

It has been a month since my last update here. I have to thank the lovely Sienna for my nudge to remind me, as I am often want to let this journal slip my mind ( Read more... )

I raise my glass in toast to friends and family. One in particular who sent me a wonderful case of aged scotch. Thank you.

To all of you and yours, Happy Holidays.

Everything is screened ( Read more... )

I was worried about a friend when journals started deleting left and right. I haven't spoken with this person in a long time, but it doesn't mean that I want to see him or his journal gone. I didn't realize how much I missed talking to him, and not just to him, but to his lovely wife, as well. It's my fault, I know. I fell off the face of the ( Read more... )

I can't sleep, which isn't really a surprise to anyone who knows me. I have a rather strong inclination towards insomnia and spend many nights reading in my library, more often than not accompanied by a bottle of scotch or whiskey, whichever I happen to reach for first ( Read more... )

Again my apologies for the wrongful assumption on my part. However, in defence of myself, I will say this ( Read more... )

At least I have my roses.

She was beautiful, vibrant and charming. I enjoyed her company very much and could only pray that I didn't bore her too much with my incessant rambles. Ever the gentleman, I saw her to her door and bade her goodnight.

Will there be a repeat performance? Only time will tell.