Prodigal Birthday Boy/Man Returns

Well, I finally made it back here for a visit after losing my way for a while. So much going on. Jerry sure has a cool new toy (for Anthony, of course), his motorhome. Pix would be appropriate here, Jerry. And Lee & Dottie have their house all set up and beautiful. David's fine and looking forward to changing his situation when he finds the right circumstances. He just got the second raise he didn't even ask for in the meantime.
So far all our animals seem safe from the food recall. I've been feeding Max pretty much what I eat with some exceptions. He is becoming more adorable daily and I just learned how to send little movie emails, so you may be seeing some of Max or Max and me. Or me singing some hideous song. I may inflict them on youtube. What can they do, sue me?
A couple of days ago, I was asked by a new friend how many brothers and sisters I have. I didn't realize I have to get used to answering that question differently now and it hurts so much to put Margaret's life in the past tense. But each time I answer it now, I'll take the opportunity to tell people how great she was instead of being so sad.
Right now I'm excited about two things: New York is finally supposed to warm up starting this Friday. And my friend Jack says he finally finished the music I need for my show so I should get the cd in the mail any time now.
I can't end this correspondence today without mentioning how heartbroken we all are about Va. Tech. Our only response can be for us all to cherish each other all the more. And I do.

Pandora's Box

The UPS man just arrived with three boxes for me from cousin William in Atlanta. They contain more family history which I am cataloging and archiving after my Auntie M passed away. The boxes came to my office (I figured that was safest considering who knows what would happen if they hung out at our house in the hood). Since they're downstairs and I am working (except for this little old blog entry) I am absolutely chomping to do down there and dive into them. I wonder what's in there?