Wow, Anne!  What a beautiful letter.  I don't think teachers hear how important they are often enough.  Your students are blessed to have you in their lives.  And Happy Anniversary too!!!

Hi All!Sorry I haven't been around lately.  On April 9, I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy, and he has seriously limited my computer time!  I actually checked emails yesterday and found out that GBS will be playing in NYC on 9/24.  I just attempted to order tickets, but I had no luck.  Ordinarily I would keep trying, but I

What wonderful news!  A month early...let's hope he's able to go home soon.  Lord knows this poor family has spent enough time in NICU.  Thanks so much for sharing, Anne! 

Fran- are you considering going?

BombMom:I'm planning to be there with the 14-y-o redheaded daughter along...she'll make me behave and not make a fool of myself.  If I manage to get there, I'll have my 14 year old strawberry blonde in tow.  I think we should sit together and have the two of them sit together and they can watch us in utter disgust!!!!  Whoo

I was surprised to see that they had a curling emoticon.  I never would have looked if not for your suggestion, Nick!It is from Smiley Central.  Go to smileycentral.com and download it, then search for ''curling.''  Easy and so cute!

Vacation - GoGo's

 This is too funny.  I spoke with my sister this morning and she told me she is going to a curling class.  Then I spoke with my best friend, and she told me she is becoming obsessed with curling.  Four of my Facebook friends have said that they want to try curling as well.  I usually find the Olympics very inspiring. 

So sad...I'm sorry for all you've been through, Nick. 

SkaPunkPhotos: someone I know who used to work there said there's an event gallery section where they put on smaller type shows. Just noticed this on the tour schedule:Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Event Gallery (1969 Woodstock Festival Site)So I'm thinking it's a smaller, indoor venue.  I'm starting to feel sad that I'm