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10/5/17 Glad to see you here - and get you with different writing in different places! I don't get on with grammarly either - I like my dashes too much xx

from annanotbob2 :

15th March - I do hope you feel better soon. Finland sounds great - and if you come to England we must meet up! I'd offer to put you up but I know this place is not remotely accessible. Yay! xxx

from annanotbob2 :

Feb 11th I hope you got to sleep after writing. I am so glad you've come to the part where you can live for yourself, you are a blessing to so many of us, even though you are far away. Big love, Mel xxx

from annanotbob2 :

Yeah. xx Jan28th xx

from dangerspouse :

Y'know, sometimes venting your frustrations with a good blast of ear splitting drama makes one feel a whole lot better, at least temporarily. I say you should go for it. It doesn't mean you're not grateful for the positive things in your life. In fact, constantly suppressing negative feelings probably just adds to them. Let it out, babe! :)

from dangerspouse :

Awwww, good Kitten! I'm glad she's there to warm you up a bit. Aren't old radio shows great? I wish they'd do that kind of thing more often. You could really get lost in those old dramas. "Theater of the mind", indeed. All the best to you, babe :)

from annanotbob2 :

Hugs, darling. The end of being that kind of a mum is quite shocking. I'm glad you have the sense to explore it a bit now, ahead of time - I didn't and it was so hard. xxx

from dangerspouse :

((( hugs ))) Hang in there, babe. I do hope you get to see your Finnish friend. :)

from dangerspouse :

Oh no - a HAND infection? That sounds awful! Good lord, I hope you beat that one soon. Will bread pudding help? I can mail you out the last slice. Just give the word (before I demolish it)!

from annanotbob2 :

Barefoot sounds lovely xx

from dangerspouse :

!אַ דאַנק

from dangerspouse :

I'm so sorry. Hands or no hands, people love you...although that sometimes seems like small succor when we're denied the day-to-day activities we love. At least know some fat middle aged white guy halfway around the world is thinking of you and wishing you relief, physical and mental.

from dangerspouse :

How is it that such an apparently vile woman was able to raise such a sweet girl like you? It's very, very sad to hear that she's still a controlling force in your life after all these decades. I'm glad you got the air conditioner though. I hope that raises your comfort level. And I REALLY hope TH gets that job - soon! Terrible to kept on tenterhooks like that. All the best.

from dangerspouse :

I'm glad things are at least marginally better for you (and Samantha!). I didn't know you had a farm in MA. I guess I only started reading you fairly recently though, so that makes sense. Lol...I can't read the link you posted to the other diary, since it's locked. Oh well :)

from dangerspouse :

Hey, thanks for the sweet note, kiddo. I really appreciate the sentiment :)

from life-my-way :

Wishing you an easier time of reaching out and making contact; may typing become easier. I've missed reading about Israel and hearing about you and your family. Your voice is too wonderful for it to be silenced, so hoping a way presents itself. Voice recognition? Anyway, miss you when you're gone and happy when you return. XOXO from x the pond.

from life-my-way :

I just saw your sweet note. Have been doing better but was feeling a decline coming on making your message especially kind and well timed. It's been great to see your name lit up in red some recently. It would be great if you were able to write more for dland; you have always been one of my favorite reads. {{{{{{{Mel}}}}}}} from across the pond

from dangerspouse :

I've been away for a while due to injury, but I can't tell you how nice it was to read that you're doing better once I returned. Glad you find the hydrotherapy and acupuncture give you some relief. Hope it lasts!

from candora :

Inspiring as ever. I find myself back here reading like I used to after years of being elsewhere. Candoor (my long lost diary here) seems to be calling for a recap of my wanderings here (Even though I am logged in with my first account, Candora at the moment). I can be so confusing sometimes. Seriously, thank you for continuing to inspire me to continue smiling at the world. :)

from fifidellabon :

Hope things get better! XOFifi

from annanotbob2 :

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from dangerspouse :

You poor thing. I can't imagine what you are going through. You're braver than I. Bravo to you for still managing to come here and post the occasional entry, given the effort it takes. I do hope you find some succor, and support from family and friends. I'm glad you can work the joystick control better, so that's something. My thoughts will be with you.

from dangerspouse :

Thanks very much! That was so sweet of you to stop by and wish me that :)

from dangerspouse :

Three prolapsed disks in your neck? Oh my god, you poor thing. I hope P/T gives you some relief, particularly to your left hand. You've been through so much. Good luck...and soon!

from dangerspouse :

Are you feeling any better now, kiddo?

from annanotbob2 :

thank you thank you thank you for your big kind heart xxxxxx

from komachi :

I came across to your diary the other day. I hope you don't mind my reading your entries. I enjoyed your fotolog also!

from annanotbob2 :

Really praying that it's not MS or if it is, that it fucks off soon. Love xxxxx

from dangerspouse :

Oh man, you poor thing! Listen, next time you win a free flight to anywhere, fly over here to northern New Jersey. You can relax and stitch with my wife, and best of all: we've got function windows AND heat! You'll love it!!

from dangerspouse :

Thanks for the "Good Luck" wishes, kiddo! Lol...sorry it didn't turn out quite how I expected, but that's life, right? Hope you're well :)

from dangerspouse :

God, I hope he doesn't end up in St. Louis - especially with winter weather just around the corner. But even without that, St. L. is still pretty hellish. Great BBQ though, I'll give 'em that. Good luck - hope it's Manila instead!

from annanotbob2 :

Ooh, it's nice having you writing here again. Maybe it won't be so bad seeing RS when you're in control of when you leave? You're also a good writer and a good knitter, just off the top of my head. Love xxx

from annanotbob2 :

{{{hugs}}}

from dangerspouse :

My wife, early in my marriage, said to me once "You can be right, or you can be happy" in response to some point I was making about an incorrect assertion of hers. Thank god I took that to heart. All these years later I have many memories of us ending up in wrong places, buying wrong products, making idiotic decisions...but no memories (well, remarkably few) of fighting. And I'll say this also: it goes both ways. My wife has conceded when she I knew I was about to do something extraordinarily boneheaded, but I was passionate enough about it that arguing with me would produce nothing except ruffled plumage. I hope you guys get to that point someday too. AFTER you get your window and electricity, that is :)

from dangerspouse :

Thank you for the note! I'm so happy you enjoyed my silly little scribblings. That made me happy - almost as happy as reading you'll start blogging again. Yay! :)

from wyndspirit :

Thanks for letting me know about my comments! I paid for SuperGold back in February, and I'm not too happy they didn't put it back on my account.

from annanotbob2 :

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from jaysthoughts :

Just checking to see how many diarylanders still actually check their notes and stay active.

from meffinmisfit :

Hope you stay well! I miss reading!

from life-my-way :

I hope that you are safe and well, and that Iron Dome continues to protect you and yours. Also, I'll miss you here at DL. XOXO

from annanotbob2 :

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from dangerspouse :

Awww. Hang in there, Chamudah. 'Dogs' lives are too short. Their only fault, really.' - Agnes Sligh Turnbull

from catsoul :

6/1/14....Feel for you Mel, so sorry to read that you are feeling so bad right now, the combination of pain and just feeling so awful. Take care. =^..^=

from life-my-way :

Sending wishes for extra good luck with the van and lots of sleep when that's over. I'm sorry about the tears and hope the sadness passes, or that you can outrun it in your new van.

from elgan :

Happy Yom haAtzma'ut to you! There is no reason you can't tell this guy who thinks it's okay to rail on you for being overweight that he is out of line. You don't need to take it sitting down (even if you *are* sitting down). A simple, �This is none of your business. Leave me alone,� should suffice.

from annanotbob2 :

Aw man, walking! Well done you - so good to read that. Hope all goes well tomorrow xxxxx

from elgan :

I loved hearing you say that you want to improve your singing. I'm a singing teacher. If there's any help I can give you, please ask.

from elgan :

I'm off to a yarn frolic this weekend. I plan to come home with lots and lots of yarn!

from elgan :

I give them new names.

from elgan :

I'm so sorry. (((hugs)))

from annanotbob2 :

{{{{{Mel}}}}}

from elgan :

I would love it if you posted pictures of your finished knitting projects. Right now I am working on a shawl with the most excruciating lace pattern. I have a deadline (April 15) since it is part of a knit-along on Ravelry, and there's a raffle involved with some sweet prizes. And I just started the second sleeve of my green top. So much knitting, so little time!

from annanotbob2 :

I'm not into trance (takes me straight back to my first big breakdown, when I listened to it a lot) but love me some hip-hop, so long as I can't hear the words, which are often vile. Dr Dre, Snoop - love the sound and the rhythm. Hope you feel perkier soon xxxxx

from funnibunni :

So I haven't been on D-Land in over 10 years... I'm having a very difficult time navigating this site right now. Help?

from elgan :

Over a decade on D-land. That's quite an accomplishment. Congrats!

from meffinmisfit :

Have a wonderful time at the party, believe me you, I go through the same things when it's time for a big party ;)

from elgan :

I have found a free snood pattern online that I want to make for the early music concert I am giving next week. I don't know how I'll get it to stay on my head though, and I have a lot of hair. I guess I'll figure something out.

from meffinmisfit :

I love that even in the midst of life's small mayhem(s) you try to look at the bright side. Your positivity is what I crave! :)

from elgan :

Feel better. (((hugs)))

from annanotbob2 :

So pleased Kitten survived. Thinking of knitting wash cloths - they seem possible. Hugs xxx

from annanotbob2 :

Just saying hello, cos I can see your name up *waves* xx

from annanotbob2 :

I'll keep coming back to see you. Hope today is more peaceful for you. You are a star xxxxxxxxx

from elgan :

Being a parent with a healthy body is difficult enough. I can only imagine the trial that it is when you are disabled. The fact that your kids have grown up to be happy, healthy and decent people is a testimony to more than your child-care abilities. It shows that you have a special relationship with them that transcends merely changing diapers and cleaning up vomit. I salute you.

from elgan :

Linda is my best friend since the age of 10. It would take a lot more than that to affect our relationship. I appreciate your comments, and I actually enjoy watching a conversation develop because of my blog. No worries. I will check out this other knitting place you mention.

from elgan :

I have made double-knit pot holders for a couple of friends' weddings. I also made an afghan for my niece's wedding in August (it took me six months to knit) and it turned out beautifully. Are you a member of Ravelry.com?

from catsoul :

11/5/13....so glad to read that your day was so awesome. Take Care. =^..^=

from elgan :

Thanks for your note. I hardly ever use the email account my Diarlyand email gets sent to, so I missed your first note until just today, otherwise I would have said something sooner. I�ve changed it, so I�ll get notifications at the other address. I hope you're feeling better soon.

from elgan :

Hi. You don't know me, but I have been on Diaryland for a very long time, and still post links to my diary, which I have moved elsewhere, whenever I update. For some reason unknown to me, your name always appears in bold in the menus in the right margin, so I clicked on a recent entry and now have put you in my buddy list. I have a brother and a best friend, both living in Israel for many long years, Canadian ex-pats, and I was last to visit two summers ago. I enjoy your blog. Thank you.

from catsoul :

10/31/13....Thanks for the note. Glad that you are feeling better. It is a slow road at times. Take Care. =^..^=

from dangerspouse :

Thanks for the recipe! I like the matzoh meal binder addition. I hope you manage to keep your Gold Membership, as your layout is quite pretty. But of course, when money's a factor then things like that take on less importance. Best of luck to you.

from dangerspouse :

Howza bout posting that meatloaf recipe? Or at least the spice combo you used? A good meatloaf is indeed something to be proud of - well done! :)

from stepfordtart :

Why must you pay? I dont pay and I have comments and photos and all kinds of shizzle. Use an outside host for your comments (js-soft) and photos (photobucket) and job's a good 'un! s x

from annanotbob2 :

Georgette Heyer!! These Old Shades was the one I read most often. Here's to larking about and eating fried chicken xxx

from annanotbob2 :

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from dangerspouse :

Well how about that! Thanks for the education in puppet song chronology :)

from dangerspouse :

Wasn't it "Manamana"? Or was I addicted to an entirely different Muppets song than yours? I must know!

from stepfordtart :

"it'll all be ok" is my mantra at the moment! Here's to knitting forums - social AND productive, what more could you ask?! s x

from l-empress :

Very pretty shawl.

from catsoul :

Sorry to read that you are so emotional and physical drained. Isn't DiaryLand a wonderful place to vent. You take care. Knitting always soothes me, glad you are knitting. =^..^=

from annanotbob2 :

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from annanotbob2 :

Sending love and hugs and wishes for a great birthday celebration! xxx

from life-my-way :

Not asking, just holding you in my thoughts and in my heart. Hugs from a distance.

from catsoul :

hi, did any doctor ever tell you that a person's blood sugar may be higher is the have some chronic health issues? Which I know you have MS. Just saying....when a person has an infection their blood sugar rides high. It is a metabolic something or other. =^..^=

from annanotbob2 :

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from catsoul :

hi Mel, glad that you are having a few more good days. Every time I read that you are busy knitting, I think that I should get knitting myself. I knit scarves, do you need one? I have tried hats, the ones I have made end up looking like you need to have a giant head to wear it. My mom kept one of them because it was so hilarous. Take care. =^..^=

from annanotbob2 :

big hugs darling, big hugs xxx

from meffinmisfit :

01/04/13 - Hope you are doing well. Have not seen anything new on your end. Happy New Year. Many blessings for a positive and healthy year.

from meffinmisfit :

In regards to the post I just read (12/11/12) I hope that today is a much better day than yesterday. It sounds like things are looking up for you, glad that you are feeling much better you have been as of late. Take care!

from annanotbob2 :

Holding you all close in my heart through these dangerous times. And on out the other side xxxx

from catsoul :

Thank you for the well wishes today. I love rice especially jasmine rice. It is so sweet and fragrant. Take care. =^..^=

from dangerspouse :

YOU GOT A RICE COOKER!! Alright, the world is NOT all bad then! Lol...thank you for the note. Aren't rice cookers awesome, I mean really, really awesome? I swear, if mine could do laundry too I'd divorce my wife in a heartbeat. On another note: do hope your new donkey is ok. I'll never understand how anyone can be so blatantly cruel, as the previous owner must have been. You're an amazing person to take over the task of rehabilitation, particularly given your financial straights. My best wishes to you.

from annanotbob2 :

I wish I could help in a real way, but I want you to know that I hear you and think of you and am sending love and hugs xxxxxxxx

from meffinmisfit :

cheer up! hope to read GOOD things again in the near future. ciao :)

from annanotbob2 :

Big hugs dearest {{{{{{Mel}}}}}} xx

from annanotbob2 :

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from stepfordtart :

I think bits of the first Star Wars film were shot in Tunisia, too. Its a flexible country, fersure! s x

from dangerspouse :

Aw, thanks for stopping by my place and leaving that nice note :)

from catsoul :

hang in there....{hugs}...you will do it when you are more rested. Take care. =^..^=

from dangerspouse :

Thanks!!

from dangerspouse :

Take heart! You've still got a donkey, Chamudah, and a couple of cute cat pics on your page. Not a lot of people can say that, you know. Doesn't make the back feel any better of course, but still....

from annanotbob2 :

{{{{{Mel}}}}} xxxx

from stepfordtart :

Facebook is the devils own social network. I hate it. It causes more arguments in our house than ANY other subject. I think I can safely say I. Will. Never. Have. Facebook. s x

from annanotbob2 :

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from catsoul :

Sitting with your donkey, just sitting, seems like what I do with me two doggies. I don't mind it, I just sit and think. Malcolm doesn't stay out too long because he doesn't like the heat, and he can't stand to lay down on the deck, he prefers the bed and AC. Thanks Mel for the kindness you sent in your note. Tomorrow is hopefully always a better day. One needs to always be positive. Take care. =^..^=

from catsoul :

Glad that you are in a better stretch of health. Sure sounds awfully busy, that is for sure. We have our granddaughter here, and when she naps I am napping also. Have a good rest of the week. =^..^=

from catsoul :

hi, you are on facebook, cool. E-mail me, and I will give you my name and if you want to be friends on Facebook. My email address is: [email protected]

from catsoul :

hi Mel, I go through swings of wondering who the heck reads me also. I just keep writing here because it is easiest and I know how it works. Thanks for the comment about the pets. Sadie sat out in one of the doggie beds today, so she was very happy. Taffy got out for a bit, and Malcolm just stays near me, I picked up pinecones and small branches today for awhile. Take care & pizza sounds very yummy. I wouldn't know what to do if I couldn't drink diet pepsi, that is my go to drink besides water. =^..^=

from stepfordtart :

Garfield's nephew! Or maybe his cousin, I forget. Anyway, he was some kind of relative of Garfield. Huzzah for me! s x

from catsoul :

hi Mel, I read what you write all the time. I can't imagine living with all the bombing going on, and just trying to do the day-to-day stuff one needs to do. I feel for you and your family. It really puts things in perspective for me. I will also post pics of our yard just for you. Take care, be safe, and rest. =^..^=

from annanotbob2 :

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from teachin-usa :

Hi Mel, I can't imagine what it's like- it sounds horrible. I quoted what you said abut the bombs on my Facebook page (I'm a wreck right now and it's not about the bombs. I need to talk about the bombs to just get it out of the way. It's been crazy here, over 100 bombs in less than two days and they are still coming. ) I hope the kitten causes more comfort than extra stress. HUGS HUGS HUGS((((((((8)))))))

from stepfordtart :

Notes on lemon curd: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fruit_curd . Its pretty easy to make at home if you have access to a surfeit of lemons. This is an easy one (and you can scale it down if you dont want 5 jars of the stuff!) One for the kids to try? http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/homemade_lemon_curd_32284 s x

from catsoul :

I am so sad to read of Dora's passing. My heart goes out to you and your family. We love our pets and the joy and happiness they give us while they are here on Earth. Then they wait patiently for us to return to Heaven to be with them. =^..^=

from stepfordtart :

Omigoodness! Poor you : ( {{{hug}}} s x

from catsoul :

An adorable pic of your Kitten. I so enjoy seeing pics of people's fur babies.

from annanotbob2 :

Oh darling, I hope you do feel better for expressing your righteous anger and frustration. I am amazed that pain is not recognised as an MS symptom - it is here and that's what cannabis is said to be very useful for - they even make it with the 'high' somehow extracted for those who don't want that. I wish you peace my dear friend and an end to the pain. Anna {{{{{hugs}}}}}

from thisismywish :

You absolutely may! Where should I send the pw?

from catsoul :

Glad that your puppy is on the mend. Scary for all of you. That was some day, to say the least. Also glad that you are doing better. Take care. =^..^=

from almostrachie :

<3 Thank you so much. I hope I'm able to get out of here soon and start over. It'll be really tough, but I know it'll be worth it!

from stepfordtart :

The stuff about D3 is terrifying for me, as I know that she and Jooj are the same age and I cannot even BEGIN to imagine Jooj in the army (or driving a car!). Im feeling well today so I managed to read the whole entry (its funny how, when we dont feel our best we tend to get exhausted by other peoples lives, even in paragraph form, dont we!) - Im wishing you lots of love and PEACE in the new year as it seems like there's so much going on for you at the moment that a few moments peace would be really welcomed! s x

from catsoul :

One...two....three.....poof....your pain is gone. I sure do wish that I or someone can do that for you to make it better. I empthasize alot. Hang in there, I hope that you are able to take some meds to help buffer and ride out your pain. Take care. =^..^=

from stepfordtart :

Sometimes a 'waah' is perfectly acceptable behaviour. Sending good thoughts for you, dear, cos theyre all I got! lots of love s x

from stepfordtart :

Ooch! A hard day, indeed. May the next one be better, dear! ((hug)) s x

from annanotbob2 :

Wish I could be with you and we could howl together. Love and hugs xxx

from catsoul :

Thank you for the birthday wishes. My B-day is 11/11/11, that is such an awesome number combo. Plus my going to be 56, when you add those two digits together it equals 11. Have a great tomorrow. Take care. =^..^=

from catsoul :

we all need a quiet time to just relax in. Take care. =^..^=

from catsoul :

Thanks Mel for leaving me a message. Sure sounds like you have alot going on right now, 10/8/11. Things that go on always seem to get better and/or work themselves out. Life rolls along and we must go along for the ride. Take care. =^..^=

from stepfordtart :

WoW! That sure is a lot of stuff for �68.46!! (Hoorah for online currrency converters!) s x

from annanotbob :

Love xxxxxxxxxx

from catsoul :

Glad that you were able to write a bit, I miss reading about you and your life. I hope that you start feeling better, especially so you can play guitar. How about listening to books on tape. The snickers recipe sounds yummy. Take care. =^..^=

from stepfordtart :

"recipe for Snickers"!! Really?? Will you share it if it turns out ok? Sorry to hear youre not feeling so good. Thinking of you, dear. s x

from catsoul :

Sending you some 60 degrees temps your way. I guess we had our few days of Summer here before Summer officially began. Glad to read that your "new" puppy is fitting in so well. It was meant to beas they say. When I read about you and guitar playing, I feel the need to learn how to play the guitar. I will have to look into this. Thanks. =^..^=

from annanotbob :

Hugs. I am so impressed with the guitar playing - it's the best, learning new things, isn't it? Now I'm going to put the A3 on too. xx

from teachin-usa :

Hi Mel, Thanks for your note. By the light of day I feel much better. It was a sudden realization of the gravity of raising a son by myself. Now I realize I must buckle down and do it.

from almostrachie :

Hi, I tried to e-mail you a password but the e-mail got returned as undeliverable...I wonder if there is a problem with the Diaryland mail servers? Anyways, do you have an alternate e-mail address I can send your password to?

from almostrachie :

Thank you, I needed to hear that. As for the nightmares (I really need to check my guestbook more often, oops!) luckily they stopped on their own!

from catsoul :

I can so relate to the "shopping." I don't particularly like to shop either. It is a chore when completed that I am so glad to be done. Have fun with the new guitar, I am envious. I have a super old one, and I would like a new one, but there are other things to spend our money on like paying the bills. Enjoy making sweet music again. Have you ever knitted hand warmers? They are fairly easy, just a tube. I knit also. Take care. =^..^=

from stepfordtart :

Im just a nosy bastard is all! s x

from life-my-way :

Words With Friends is an iPhone app, search for it in the app store. Hurray! I'm playing with someone from Tokyo now, would love to play with you!! It's just Scrabble for the iPhone, you won't need any teaching, and my name is mkklose, if you want to start a game with me, or you can send me yours when you get one and I'll start a game with you. XOXO K

from stepfordtart :

Hey Mel! Lovely photo - I hacked my husbands FB, then sneaked onto Anna's and then found yours. Just call me Sherlock! s x

from thisismywish :

Gah, I love your blog and I couldn't agree with you more about pediatricians. I have a general dislike for doctors, though, so I'm probably biased. The idea that a one month old should be holding their head up is absolutely ridiculous. And failing to thrive because you were breastfeeding at six months? Don't tell that doctor that my six month old's primary source of nutrition (as recommended by WHO) is breastmilk and the only reason he has solids is to keep him busy during meal times. Whoops, did I say that aloud? ANYWAY! You definitely brought up something that gets me all riled up! I don't know if I can get off this soapbox though, I think I'm stuck. HELP!

from life-my-way :

So good to "see" you so happy. Good luck with PT tomorrow. XOXO K

from almostrachie :

Thank you for all of your kind words, both in my notes & guestbook! <3

from stepfordtart :

Yay yayyyy for a new grandson!! And a big one, too! Many congratulations. s x

from jaysthoughts :

Thanks for your support of awesome people..

from annanotbob :

Since they changed the capture I can't leave comments - just had another one deleted. But yay for sleeping pills!! May they give you many hours of blissful, refreshing sleep. xxx

from annanotbob :

Have I really not sent a note since your new page? I had a very similar experience with my cat George, who died slowly and happily over a few days at the age of 17. It's a good thing. And what you can do, woman, is write - man, I was there with you through all of this entry. Just saying. xxxx

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from fifidellabon :

I think that it was Robert Browning...but don't quote me on that! I'm sorry to hear about your decline, but you never know when things will turn about. I hope that your new year is happy. XOFifi

from fifidellabon :

Glad that you liked the kitties. Yours are so cute! XOFifi

from fireflyez76 :

It's been awhile since I've been around here, but was very glad you included your new "address" so I could catch up and continue to read you =)

from alienamiss :

Hey, hey. Looks like you found a template. Sorry about not getting around to it; last I checked, you had a default one.

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