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What a great achievement! CJ

happy birthday to the twins. you are forever entwined, real or not. Lisa you will have a brilliant column with much for your readers to contemplate. They will be lucky readers. Penny safe travels. You have had such an interesting life. Have your written an autobiography? Safe travels. For people traveling to DC or…

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Thank you for all your kind words. I am so concerned as to the type of legacy we are leaving our children and grandchildren. At times like this, it is good to part of such a caring community. I was not sore at all after the bike ride this morning. I picked up and swept all the branches and leaves that had come down onto my…

So nice when the kids get all gussied up. They look soooo sophisticated. It was a shame that the drama ruined it for him. CJ

Can't you just let him clean up his own mess? Or am I being too mean. You DO need your sleep.

Janet, you are too sweet. CJ

Wow! Reminds me of Eric Carle. Cj

SO many happy reports today on what has to be one of the worst days for our country. You have become my friends. I look to you for advice and support, laughter and insight. Imaginary- not at all! Cheri and Karen VA and Penny and Heather I daresay that each and every one of us has been marginalized at some point in our…

No One would even know that the box had to be adjusted unless you told them. It still looks great. CJ

Heather It sounds like this trip is turning out to be all that you wished. I am so very happy for you, your DH and Penny You and Penny looked so comfortable in her home - just like good friends should. Do send us a picture of the glammed up outfit. It could not make you look any better than you already are.

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Catching up with everyone and I hope that I do not leave out too many people. I worked at a town festival today that had its ups (our group looked fantastic in the parade, had a wonderful set of demonstrations and a great set-up) and downs. A friend loaned his jeep for the parade and came back to find the top had been…

MFP ate my long post again. Grrrrrrr. I think it is telling me to go to sleep. Hugs to All CJ

Michele I feel stupid. What is Mexican Train. For your party- How about making ice cream in a real ice churned. Everyone can have a turn or 2 and the result is great. You can make fresh fruit ices as well. Make several flavors. You can scrounge around for loaners or a party supply store might rent them cheaply. CJ

You just did by posting. Welcome. Keep coming back. CJ

Mary I want to add my belated welcome back. It is so good to see you and Shep again. He has turned into quite the handsome young dog. Kettle bells are out for me until we figure out why the joints are so bad. I am going to PT and arm and hand strengthening is central to recovery. So I hope to be swinging again soon.

Allison I know many professionals who would say that what you are enduring is abuse of the worst kind. I hope you are carrying out plans to become financially independent. Times are tough, but you should not have to beg to get your own earnings. Is there any way your part of joint expenses can go into the joint account and…

I am happy for you too. :)

PAULINAyou are an inspiration. I have been feeling sorry for myself a lot lately and not responding or sharing, but after reading your post, I am back on track Thank YOU. CJ

That's great. And thank you for supporting your daughter's service. Can we hope she becomes a carrier pilot? Sorry, my blood runs blue. Air Force is ok, too.

Trygg reise. Bon voyage. Have a good trip.

joyce you deserve a break. Put your feet up, turn on your favorite music, add some scent to the breeze, candles, perfume or flowers, and breathe and close your eyes. Picture being hugged by all your fans around the world and float away.

Barbie We are all with you and ever so grateful for your leadership of this group. I know that I could not be on this journey without you. My heart aches for Jake. He has so much to face. Perhaps the surgery can wait until his heart heals a bit. It is so difficult to face two life changers at the same time. CJ

Joyce, Becca, Katla I am sending lots of <3 and an o:) to perch on your shoulder to relieve the burden a bit. Karen I hope you get to spend time with your mother. Like Heather, I did not have the best relationship with mine, but I was able to spend time with her when she had her last illness. She was in a coma from heart…

You said this so beautifully. I could not agree more.

CJ: My dad and uncles served in WWII, I lost a dear cousin in Viet Nam, and my son is active duty. Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon[/quote] We were lucky, our VN serving cousin made it home, although Purple Heart. I am so sorry yours did not come home. Too many names on the wall. Every time I go to VA, I think, these are just…

Beth safe- at home, on the roads, and for DH, at work.

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Michele Some other bush suggestions . These are all very hardy bushes that can be trimmed back as they all need eventually. Witch hazel blooms very, very early. It sometimes flowers in February. A plant that I find fascinating is Harry Lauder's walking stick. As you gather from the name, it has a wonderful shape, although…