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Meet the neighbors and/or enthrall the office with your culinary skills? *g*

{{{ Couchie and her Mom and Ausdon and her Dad}}}

"I'll have what she's having" - from "When Harry Met Sally"

Wow. Thanks for posting that aikim. What a story from Lisa Marie:

Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times is an incredibly gifted writer. This is his Michael Jackson memorial: I saw Frank at the same time too. He seemed so dependent on Frankie Jr. But, I was so happy to see him before he passed, that whether he was at the top of his game or not, didn't really matter to me. keepingfaith, loved the list! Thanks for posting it.

Scarlett said: "Ben" is an unique choice. Interesting facts:

00lsee, yikes about the car troubles! I've always liked this: Surprise in Heaven Anonymous I dreamt death came the other night And Heaven’s gate swung wide. An angel with a halo bright Ushered me inside. And there! To my astonishment Stood folks I’d judged and labeled As “quite unfit”, “of little worth”, And “spiritually disabled”. Indignant words rose to my lips But never were set free, For every face showed stunned surprise -- Not one expected me!

Scarlett, cute story about Winn-Dixie and I'm glad the heat wasn't too bad. In Chicagoland, the cashiers will swipe a generic Jewel preferred card if you show up without one. Finally got the AC working. It only took two days and six phone calls. My "preferred customer" plan had expired, so I had to sign up for another $110 plan to get priority service and discounts. The house was 87 degrees and is finally down to 85 (and 85 with humidity controlled isn't that bad).

Congratulations, luckiest! Here in the midwest, we are expecting a heat index over 100 and our AC is broken! It's been such a cold spring that I didn't even think of checking the system before we needed it. I called HVAC company four times today, and plan on calling even more tomorrow. Opening the refrigerator is now a real treat *g*.

and I liked these posts. It reminds me of the Rodney King plea of "can we all get along" *g*. I think, like any relationship, people hopefully grow, and pick up new interests, while still being faithful and having fidelity to whatever originally brought them together. And when people bring more interests into a relationship, it is better than having one that is cloistered and stagnant. Look at all the growth that Clay has exhibited in six years. It would be very boring if he was exactly the same person. Likewise, many fans may develop divergent interests, but still have a place they call home, even if they may sometimes travel a bit. Thanks for the link, wandacleo, very interesting insight. Yes, I think that's the whole "common ground" point that has been very successful lately, and is probably why most PR seems so homogeneous. And that's the room for the universal and eternal values, or at least those values that most in the vast area between the football goalposts aspire to, given there are always those within the 10 yard line of either camp who march to their own drum. And I think the question is whether people can acknowledge enough common identity on most things to embrace those interesting differences. And with Clay, many fans find enough common attributes to embrace everything, and with the "other guy", they may see him, as exactly that, "the other", because he is outside the vast middle or, maybe, their ears just bleed. *g*. I know, you love mankind, it's just people you can't stand (Charles Schulz via Linus) *g*. Scheduled sleeping like the Borg (*Star Trek*) do is a good thing (hint, hint).

Happy Birthday 00lsee and jumpingjacks!!! *sneaks in before Cinderella's midnight and the pumpkin carriage disappears to convey birthday wishes* Scarlett, just like a roller-coaster ride *g*. This place can be like Quasimodo's sanctuary (and I just googled and found out that is the name of an Italian-Peruvian restaurant in Houston). Cool.

Miss Scarlett, you did great! You know everything about birthin' clack.*g*

Nope. I was reminded of a Renaissance Botticelli painting. But I'm biased too.

{{{ldyjocelyn}}} Letter from Heaven To my dearest friends and family, some things I'd like to say. But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay. I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above. Here, there's no more tears of sadness; Here is just eternal love. Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight. Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night. That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through. God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you". "It's good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone. As for your friends and family, They'll be here later on. I need you here badly, you're part of my plan. There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man." God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do, and foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you. And I will be beside you every day and week and year and when you're sad I'm standing there to wipe away the tear. And when you lie in bed at night the day's chores put to flight, God and I are closest to you.. in the middle of the night. When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years, because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears. But do not be afraid to cry, it does relieve the pain. Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain. I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned. If I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand. But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er, I'm closer to you now than I ever was before. And to my very many friends trust God knows what is best, I'm still not far away from you I'm just beyond the crest. There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb; But together we can do it by taking one day at a time. It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too; That as give unto the world, the world will give to you. If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain, then you can say to God at night... "My day was not in vain". And now I am contented.... that my life was worthwhile. Know as I passed along the way I made somebody smile. So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low, Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go. When you're walking down the street and you've got me on your mind, I'm walking in you footsteps only half a step behind. And when you feel the gentle breeze or the wind upon your face, that's me giving you a great big hug or just a soft embrace. And when it's time for you to go ....from that body to be free. Remember you're not going.. ..you're coming here to me. And I will always love you from that land way up above. Will be in touch again soon.

(*the spirit of Mae West lives*) Maybe we will get an audience shot of Clay tomorrow at AI (*dreams on more*). The Idols are supposedly doing two songs each tomorrow so that doesn't leave much time for anything else. Maybe Wednesday. I would like to think Clay has some method behind all the unconnected dots that have been appearing lately.

Yes. He's making a surprise AI appearance to sing "One for My Baby and One More For the Road" (*could not resist*). It is Rat Pack week on AI and would be a perfect Sinatra selection. (*dreams on*)

Yep. Some of the "hints" are a hoot!

When I heard "meet a guy", I just thought Clay was quoting lyrics from West Side Story *g*. But, my mind works that way. I did google it, and if anyone here is interested, this Cosmo site provides a daily "meet a guy" tip. *g*

New York Times article on Susan Boyle Long wait!

Kareneh, your blog is very enlightening. Thank you for providing a window into another world. Amother instance of Jim Nabors and Gomer Pyle? Here's another Susan Boyle link: Has love found ‘never been kissed’ singer? aikim, I'm able to log in CV now.

I'm been in tax never-land for the past few days. Is the photo upthread of Clay and Diane, Diane Sawyer? If so, she does very well incognito. ETA: Susan Boyle a capella from CBS's The Early Show. Also, as linked at the CH: .

Of all the quotes in all the movies in all the world she picks that one *g*

{{{annabear and mamabear}}}

TV shows: 1. HIGHLANDER - "There can be only one" (loved all the historical flashbacks and the background music, not to mention the Queen intro of "Masters of the Universe", the rock guest stars, Adrian Paul's fencing and Adrian Paul *g*, and the European locations) 2. Star Trek - The Next Generation 3. Tie between two "Brilliant but Canceled": "Freaks and Geeks" (early James Franco) and "My So-Called Life" (early Claire Danes)

:14: couchie!