Molly's sons continue to do well, though the price of books this semester caused some funds to be transferred ... while Molly herself has transferred some of her prodigious intellect and efforts towards fine-tuning her linking skills to the extent that, really, ATRW is the only thread one need visit to stay activated and informed ... all the while continuing her Shepherding *blessings* to one and all with such seeming ease ...
Ease seems to be what our Guennie is feeling these days ... for her trip with hubby has sounded wondrous ... and her "voice" sounds delighted and carefree ... which is surely a truly needed thing ... after the times she has had shepherding her own parents through some rough times ...
Speaking of rough times ... our Blood and Guts Miss Marple nearly landed in Oz ... but thankfully did not ... every single appliance in her house is revolting ... literally and figuratively ... and she is paying her dentist's kiddos' tuition to law school ... all the while keeping a sharp eye (surely an odd phrase) out for those things we truly need to know ... she's on to something with the link to Russia's reluctance to sign up to the Bush Doctrine and their fear of losing money ... or, worse ... our finding stuff in Iraq with a "Made in the Russia" marking on it ...
As to being on to something, kayak was featured on the Best of Freepers thread!! She has also been on topic when it comes to the general moral decay we have seen over the last several decades ... though her marriage started a bit rocky when, after her husband strapped his surf board on top of the car ... she showed him the ironing board which needed to go up there as well... LOL!
As to moral decay ... Mr. Mulliner is fighting it tooth and nail ( another odd phrase) by his examples ... by his thinking ... in his new job ...
Which is something M Kehoe has!! We are all so happy and awed for and by him ... his resolve and fortitude strengthened us all...
Which oldngray continues to do ... even though he can not be here much ... but his testimony to faith and family is humbling ... as is Jemian's ... though she drives us nuts with the malaria and street venders serving wiggly food which made her sick ... we can not help but worry for her as she happily awaits the next earthquake...
LBKQ is anxiously awaiting her first GrandBabe ... while Snowtrill anxiously awaited your return and was kind enough to keep us informed ... while we ALL anxiously awaited tillacum's return from her trip ... which went well, though there has been some problems on the ranch which got her girdle in a bunch ...
Neets and Bitwhacker are even now having bunches of fun ... while Bit's Mom thankfully recovers ... his plate must look like a mosaic ... so many different colors and such ... worry and joy ... anticipation ... worry again ... but Neets is taking good care of him ...
lysie's back went out ... but lysie is Do or Die ... and did not let it get her down and made the most astute observation ... that a young boy can position his little hand to look like a "gun" and gets punished ... but a grown woman who clearly states what she heard can be called nuts and not to be believed ...
Something not to be believed is that ABG could let a little dispute about who Captained the Starship best could keep him away ... and that Utah Girl could have any more *grace* than she does when it comes to her work ... where she is called upon too often to do too much ...
Now ... you see DJ is back ... and Mozie's Packers lost ... demos better hope that Dog's computer goes down ... for he is constantly finding things they wish were lost ...
While the loss of Holding's dear dog has been somewhat eased by her new one, Panda ... and jtill's Rocky keeps plugging along ... as she continues to gift us with her pretty words and inspiration ...
gulfcoast6 has not lost any of his *joy* for life ... made deeper by the long lived love of a good woman ... though he pushes himself too hard sometimes ... something we think he needs to do for himself ... his farm is getting settled ... day by day ... I always wonder what it must have been like to be in his cross hairs when he was in uniform ... ACK!
As to ... ACK! ... that can not be applied to Lorena's thoughtful breakfasts and gentle reminders she leaves us ... or kayak's either, of course ... Lorena has been here earlier of late ... but I am ignoring her ... *wink* ...
As to *winks* ... our President did a bit of that to the UN ... "We'll listen to you ... as long as you remain relevant" ... HA!
A Citizen Reporter has been here, though Citizen Soldier is busy with the school year ... and Northern Yankee ... who I think has a very calm and thoughtful voice has been able to join in too ...lepton still wants brownies ... and Two Thirds gives the best rants ... and has in recent days ... lasting things ...
Like W. ... who has not been here of late ... but at least we know he is here ... here ... a *blessing* ...
Which is Species ... who gave a speech to Firefighters on September 11th ... and Reaganomics ... who works so hard ... and so very many others ...
FreeRepublic almost had a nervous breakdown, but didn't ... so did I ... but didn't ...HAR! ...DallasGal's Dad is on the road to recovery and yours remains in our *prayers* ... as pollyshy reminds us of *blessings* ... we continue to count you as one of ours ...
Big breath ... surely you know many are not mentioned ... 'tis only because my mind is befuddled ... all ... all are here in these words when I say we are so very proud and honored by you.
There is not a single person on the planet I would have done this for today ... but you, John ... I am wondering if that makes you lucky ... or not. LOL!
/john
Resident's in the area are being told to leave their homes .....and to open their windows.....<pIsrael is getting rid of Arafat!!!!