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Ramblings

* My neighbor's weeping cherry is always gorgeous, every year. Makes me think about how, no matter what, spring always comes!

* This week I got news that I have now decided I could have lived without hearing. Now what? I already heard it...

* I will just never understand some people. I need to allow myself to understand this.

* This has been a really crappy year for me - I am happy to bid adieu to 45 and move on in a month!

* While it's been a crappy year for me, it's been a crappier year for millions of people all over the world and I have to remember that!

* Also, how crappy can it be when you reconnect with your soul (sole) mate?!

Comments

rosebud101 said…
I hope things get better for you! Cyber hugs!
April 11, 2011 at 9:13 PM
Anonymous said…
Sorry it's been a crappy year. Your glass beads sure don't show it! I hope 46 will be better. A May birthday? What day? Mine is the 4th. Nice weeping cherry. We're just starting to see our crocuses. (croci) Flowering trees won't be out for at least three more weeks.
Um..this was a rambling response...
April 11, 2011 at 11:27 PM
Jen Judd said…
Cheers to saying goodbye to a crappy year...even one with a little bit of soul. :)
April 12, 2011 at 6:55 AM
SueBeads said…
Thank you ladies! Between breaking up with my "domestic partner" of 5 1/2 years and some health issues, I am looking forward to a new year and time with my soul mate! My birthday is May 9th, Barb!
April 12, 2011 at 11:11 AM
Silver Parrot said…
Here's to a better 46 for both of us! I hit the milestone in June so we are only a month apart!
April 12, 2011 at 6:15 PM
Anonymous said…
We're only 5 days apart! Well, 5 days and 12 years, but hey. Let's hear it for May birthdays and for healthy years ahead!!
April 12, 2011 at 11:15 PM
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