Yes, everyone it is another one of those for me. (Armond, it may not be today, or tomorrow, but remember -- revenge is a dish best served cold. Blabbermouth. :) )

A lot has happened this past year for and to me. As with everyone else, some of it good some of it bad. My health took a downward turn, but that is balanced by my learning to not only cope but to use other skills I've learned to not let that slow me down any more than necessary.

We lost one house to the bank, but found another, better one that is now all ours and actually just finished the last of the moving last weekend.

I lost a job -- for above mentioned health reasons, but that got me off my -- well you know, and back into school to gain documented skills that will serve me well in the workforce once I'm through it.

I've finished one epic tale and now it appears I'm in the middle of another. (and yes, yes, I'll get back to that battle soon, I promise!) With plans for even more interesting stories and finishing a few others that have been waiting.

But most of all, I've learned a lot about friendship.

Thanks to all of you who have sent me Birthday greetings today, and thanks to so many others for all you do at this site and elsewhere.

Okay, enough of the maudlin stuff here! Double chocolate chip ice cream for everyone! Just don't spank me, pleaseee?

Maggie