where is everybody?

Is the blog abandonment a reaction to something that I don't know about? I miss you...

It's silly, I know, b/c I've seen you-all a lot lately...but it only makes me hunger for more...didn't we have a nice Christmas? Lovely...so peaceful...and good presents. Love all my children and grandchildren so much...

By the way, thank you for my gifts. I love everything. And, I realize that there was a method to your madness...thanks for that. I got my first mailing from Netflix today...and I have chosen 45 others for the future. And, thanks to Katie, who gave me a blow-by-blow lesson on the usage of the DVD player, I will perservere...but don't surprised if I have to ask for recaps...the memory is clouded these days.

Happy New Year...I will go to the lake on Friday after Katie leaves. I'll be back for a party at Brooktowne on NY Eve...for old people...who can walk to and from...

Looking forward to a safe 2006. I can't wish for more than that b/c our lives are so full of upheaval that we don't know what will happen next. I trust we will handle all events with the same coolness and composure that we are developing daily.

BTW: K and I found some nice SUVs today at my favorite car lot. I have almost settled on a Mercedes...low mileage, good price, many features, warranty, leather seats, CD player, good resale, long future...suits me fine. Any comments? Quick b/c I may buy it tomorrow...