Hi gang! Seems like forever since I've been around. Life is good - hectic, but good. My teaching takes all the time my own kids don't use, I play bari sax in a 9pc cover band (LOVE IT), and sadly, my long time redhead friend from 40 years ago passed away on Christmas this year. Sad way to start the new year, but we all deal with what we must. She had lost herself in the evils of alcohol and it caused her to have seizures which played a part in her passing. So sad... this was my first true love.

Anyway - on lighter tones - glad to see so many of the same faces here, and I wish you all a happy new year. Daughter and grandson live with me now - he's 3 and thriving ... a real joy to watch. Be well and be happy in 2010 people and don't bicker too much! LOL life's too fragile.

Peace in this new year to all.