A bit of sad news you all. A little while ago just after the change in format for Blog Nancy C tried to publish that Kathy Sheenans bro (only 36) had died in Iraq. I believe Sue G was at the funeral and her bro Chris Goding (a year ahead of us) was a palbearer. Maybe some of you know and maybe the rest of us can pause for a prayer or moment of silence. Todays world brings even us remote Vermonters or Transplants closer in one way or another. Wow.

The advanced course is probably good, but I'm not planning to do it. This was enough for me. I feel like I got my voice back!

Don't remember exact date but it was with / for a corporation that I was consulting for here. I am the kind that takes advantage of anything that comes my way and they paid. I didn't do the advance as they only sent their own there that they thought needed "more" or a refresh I guess.

When did you do it, Roland? Did you go on to the advanced course?
I'm not planning to do that.

Lori, so glad you sat through it. Yes, I forgot to say that with most people it dosen't hit you till the end. Maybe it planned that way? Just like life, it all comes together the longer we sit and work through things eigh.

Hi you guys. Well, I finished the Landmark Forum course. For most of the 3 days, I was sitting there feeling skeptical and critical and thinking it's all a bunch of bullshit. I almost felt like leaving Sat. night. I was also feeling uncomfortable being in a big group with people I don't know. (Luckily, I did the course with my friend, Levana, so that was a big help). Anyway, all of a sudden on the last night something changed for me. I don't know how it works. All I know is that I was laughing more than I've laughed in a long time and feeling really good. It's like something suddenly opened up inside me. Maybe this sounds weird. I didn't think I'd be recommending the course to anyone, but now I am! So if any of you can do it, I don't think you'll be sorry!

Karen, good luck with your move and congratulations on your anniversary!!! It's becoming rarer and rarer to find couples who have been together for so long. Happily together!

You really are a mom Karen. Jeez that's a lot going on. And all going on while you get ready for your move. You're a brave soul.

We're waiting to hear back from UMaine PI for Colin. It's time for him to get back to school and apparently he thinks so too. Here's hoping.

Thanks you guys! We went to a bistro in downtown Grand Rapids, a place I had always wanted to try since moving here. We didn't do gifts as there are several things we will need for the new house. Watched the service for Reagan when we got home, sad end to a happy day. And yes the champagne was good. My usual is Korbel but I watch the sales .... and don't forget the Chambord! Janice Stearns sent a nice email with anniversary wishes. I wish I was better about remembering people's dates. I have my daughter flying to Louisville for a wedding and one son having wisdom teeth extracted this week ... also the youngest son with a birthday sleepover here and my oldest son dealing with someone slashing his tires and ripping off his plates at his apartment in Cincinnati. I think I am a MOM!!! Sometimes one night of dinner and champagne doesn't cut it!

Karen, 27th anniversary! Congratulations!! It makes my 19 years seem so small.

Hey Roland, I'm interested in picking up a Honda Helix. They have re-released it, but I don't need to buy new. I heard about a guy that bought a '97 with low miles for $2100 locally, but this is not scooter country and Helix's are not growing on trees. I thought that maybe this is something that you see more of down your way. Let me know if you do.

Congratulation on your 27th wedding anniversary Karen and Rich! How was the champagne? I'm a fan of Freixnut myself. It's not officially champagne as I read that only wine coming from France is actually Champagne in the but we call it champagne here in the county. Comes in a heavy black bottle that frankly doesn't hold as much as you (I)sometimes think. Sometimes you (I) go to pour another glass and the bottle is empty. The weight of the bottle fools me. Life is tough.