Okay ... I wouldn't normally do this ..

but my front porch is only half strung, and no one seems to have this particular brand of lights - but since I've already purchased 3 boxes and belthazar_b found me two more in W.V.- I don't want to switch brands. All the Lowes seem to be out of them ... I've called 1/2 dozen stores.

I am looking for a GE brand of Icicle Lights - the Lowe's SKU number is #20221 - I need one, maybe 2 more boxes.

If you could help me out, you'd have my eternal gratitiude ... and perhaps some homemade cookies :)

Mornings when you realize the generation gap

between you and your kids ... I made this joke with T this morning and she, of course, did not get the reference.

Butter! ....Par-kay ......

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10 things that make me happy

I found this from last year and thought it was a good list again for this year :)

10 things that make me happy in no particular order ....



1. baking and it's associated scents
2. listening to my children laugh
3. hearing someone (esp. family) speak German
4. crab legs and butter
5. time spent with my loves & friends
6. laughing 'til I can't breathe with Q
7. sunshine
8. sushi
9. really great sex
10. books & music


I'd tag 5 people, but I want all of you to respond :)