SaraPetersen: I think one of the things we need to remember is that Krista and some of the others who post some of the material that others find so objectionable, where Alan (most often) and other band members are ''admired'' more specifically for their physical attributes than for their considerable talent, are young, usually college-age or

I'm still around, too, although not nearly as much as I should be.

My small victory is going two consecutive weeks without falling down or crashing into anyone at belly dancing class!  I still dance like a retarded giraffe with a balance problem, but I stay on my feet and off of everyone else's!

forkme: Sounds like someone must be at Ft Riley.As we used to say, back in the day: ''Hoo-ahh!''Well done and cheers!  Thank you!  Shaun is indeed at Ft. Riley.  He showed me around while I was there.  I got to see the blackhawks and a few other points of interest on post.  I'm so very proud of him and

Thanks, Anne!

Hello, everyone!  Sorry it's been so long since I've been around, but I wanted you all to know that I'm engaged!  I just got back from visiting Shaun last night. I flew into Kansas City Wednesday night. Shaun was waiting for me in his class A's (dress uniform) with a dozen red roses. We kissed and hugged for a while and he

It's so good to hear he's doing well!  And that pic of him with his dad on St. Patrick's Day is sooooo cute!

My SB* is that our systems at work have been down since 4:00pm yesterday.  So far I've gotten paid to play on the interwebs for an hour and 45 minutes and I might get to go home soon.  Hooray!

That's awesome, Anne, way to go!  Good luck with the funding!

1. Escargots2. Brussels sprouts3. Créme Bruleé (I know most people love it, but I think it's gross.)4. A forkfull of pickeled ginger (I thought it was smoked salmon.  It wasn't.)5. Some wierd soup I had in Mexico with spaghetti noodles and huge chunks of onions in it3 of your favorite games (board/computer/video/parlor/whatever