When I am feeling territorial I usually catch it in time. I realize it is my own insecurities and am usually able to check it at the door. I am so busy with family and work I only have three really good friends and count myself very lucky to have them. I do wish I wasn’t this way but ….there it is !

As an ex-pat myself I must admit I almost lunge for the New York Times every morning. I was so disappointed when Kerry didn’t make it. And was horrified again when Bush was reelected. (funny how every one you spoke to didn’t vote for him). I just hope those who are working with Barack can make sure he doesn’t do too many flip flops as the Republicans will have a field day. Please don’t let the Democrats shoot themselves in the foot again. The world needs a strong American leader in power. I’m sorry Hillary didn’t get the nod but we have to stand behind Barack now.

Chocolate and coffee…best smells in the world!

sorry to be dense ..what is an avatar. I know a great cartoon about an avatar but I’m pretty sure you don’t mean that. Thanks

Boy am I with you. Actually Clarke scares me but I love reading Evanovitch (sp?) Her books are so funny. I love reading light stuff Hillerman is great. Nothing like a good mystery book to knock out the seriousness of the day!

Thanks to all of you for book suggestions. I love reading a good book that doesn’t preach to me. Is anyone out there into comic books. I must admit I love the old X-Men and Silver Surfer comics. The movie Silver Surfer was awful and not true to the story line. There I’ve exposed myself and part of me doesn’t care and part of me is blushing. Have a great read !

Good for you !

Wow three wishes. Your comments have just given me a big one. I was feelings a bit sorry for myself . It’s the end of the week and I’m a trauma therapist and it’s been a hard week. Reading about other people have made me realize how lucky I really am!

Kitti J I’m with you. My first thought when I heard about the pact was, what are these girls missing in their lives that they feel they have to create their own families. The fact that they made a pact with each other makes me wonder if they (misguidedly) thought it would be fun and warm and wonderful to make their own community. Parents wake up and really listen to your children and really hear what they are telling you or showing you. Be emotionally connected to your kids. When children are seen and heard they are no longer invisible and that is what you want. A child to feel her/his worth. Allow then to make their own mistakes and back them up with kind guidance not yelling or negatives. Yes I am a parent of two great teenagers!)

My Dad was a man of great integrity and fairness. He was a veterinarian in Westchester County when I was growing up. We had some people who obviously had little money and needed medication or shots for their beloved pets. My Dad would either not charge them or drop his price very low. When I asked him why he stated “because that is what you do”. Thanks for the lessons Dad.

Develop a thick skin because the media do not like strong intelligent women. You’ll be in my prayers and I’ll be in your corner.

What a loss. Just when he would have loved to see the outcome of this election. A man of integrity and vast knowledge of what was really going on. Sad day for North and South of the border. Sad sad day. Our heart felt feelings go out to his family and friends!

I felt she did it with dignity. She asked all Americans to stand behind Obama. She spoke about the glass ceiling having 18 million cracks and she is right. Our (woman in the White House) time will come. Sooner than later. Bravo and there will be more coming from her. I loved her speech. She has class!

oh my…I’m sitting here on Monday night feeling really blue. Is it really true that Hillary is done? What about the popular vote? We could use a little sanity south of the boarder ( I’m in Canada) goodness knows we’re losing it up here ! I hope you all aren’t sick of talking politics because we have a long way to go.

Thank you now I get it!