Happy New year from the chilly Smithersgreene. Actually it’s supposed to go down to 22° here. Reminds on NYE in TN when it would be that cold or colder. We have spent the day at home enjoying a quiet day. A bottle of wine and some warm flannels is all we could want or need. I hope and pray for a better 2011. My husband has advised me to prepare my lips for the appropriate action. Only nine more minutes of 2010!
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Christmas Spirit
Tonight Jonni and Daniel practiced several carols and put together a video that I’m sure will be one that they can always treasure. It is so fulfilling for him to be creative. What a blessing for his Mom to be here now.
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Mom and I sing Christmas songs for the world
My mom, Jonni Greene, is here to visit me for the holidays, and I thought it would be great fun to sing a few songs together. (more…)
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Don’t Ask WHAT? Don’t Tell WHAT?
Despite what our Republican Arizona state senator John McCain says, today’s a very happy day. Any policy that discriminates against, persecutes, and dishonors people for no good reason is a bad thing, and its repeal is a good thing— good not only for gays & lesbians in the military but also for their fellow soldiers. Heck, I think it’s good for our country and the world, because it fosters an atmosphere of maturity and civility and sends the right message to the world that America is indeed the land of the free and the home of the brave.
Incidentally, I took this photo last night at AZ88, a restaurant bar in the Scottsdale Civic Center, after watching Handel’s Messiah at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. I had no idea how timely it would be the very next day!

