With my earphones playing my best sing-a-long music, I made huge strides on my yard work. Pulling weeds, and picking up the pokie-balls from the front lawn and the sidewalk I was immersed in a world where my singing is nothing less than angelic. Barely aware of my surroundings, I sang as I worked.  

If the neighbors were bothered by it, they didn’t say a word.  It is likely that they were just glad that I was finally home long enough to tend to the weeds, and collect up the pokie-balls.  

Once again, my yard looks great.

I’m implementing a couple of changes:

1. I agree that it is pain when you aren’t able to read an entire post via RSS feed. Still, I will only have summaries posting at this time.  
2. I will be password protecting the “Dating and relationships” Category as well as a few other posts.  Please leave a comment here if you would like to have the password.

I am sorry for the inconvenience.  I hope you will stick with me.

I was finally afforded enough down time to totally clear out my backlog of posts in google reader. I will admit, I have fallen behind in reading my collection of RSS feeds.  The number of blogs I am now following has grown out of control.  While I admit that FB has taken up a good portion of my time, I swear that I can scan the status updates in minutes and am done with it (until my next check in).   

While catching up on my reading I came across Runner Susan’s recent post accusing me (and YOU) for cheating on her with FB. She makes a good point. I have to agree that I too have not been feeling the love lately.  If it wasn’t for seeing the number of visitors showing up on my statcounter, I would guess that only 2-5 people visit my site my site per day.  

And while I realize that many of you also read my posts via your own feed reader, I thrive on your feedback.  Please leave a comment to show your love.  Also, don’t forget to stop by Runner Susan’s blog and show her the love too.  She really does give good blog — the best even.

Another year is nearly behind us. I am relieved that my house cleaner is coming today to help me bring a new year in with my house in order. It has been quite in a disarray this past week. And you know I have that superstition that the way the new year comes in will set the stage for the rest of that year. I want the transition from 2008 to 2009 to be as perfect as is possible. I have dreams for my future, you know. I want happier times for me, my family, my friends — and the world too.

2008 was not a very good year for a lot of people. Certainly, it was not all that I had hoped for, but it was a turning point of sorts.

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