Well I had tongue surgery on Tuesday. I had a lesion i.e. a bump on and in my tongue. The oral surgeon was and is 99% sure it is nothing to worry about but still we wanted it gone. I have stitches so maybe I'll lose a few pounds!

We made reservations with another couple for an 11-hour flight to Israel. We'll be visiting for 2 1/2 weeks. I'm not saying vacationing because the first two weeks we will be on the go constantly. We built in a couple of days at the end for r & r on the beach. I can't wait though an 11-hour flight is a long time!

SORRY- MY COMPUTER WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO CONGRATULATE THE YANKEES.

It's a beautiful day here in MA. We will be planning our trip to Israel with friends. I'm busy with our "wedding" day plans (religious this time and our 25th anniversary).

Heading to NH for the weekend. Prime leaf peeping season.

I have spent hundreds of dollars and going on 8 hours with Dell to fix my computer. It may be up and running now - I'm not sure. I have another call from India I will be receiving any minute. I will catch up!

My computer is really sick. We're heading to Maryland for a wedding on Friday. I'm leaving my computer at home and hope it's feeling better on Monday!

Did you know that texting on your cell phone while driving increases your risk of getting in an accident by 23 times? Leave sooner, text later, live longer!

Our wedding announcement and a picture of us 25 years ago!! Yikes

http://www.wickedlocal.com/plymouth/news/celebrations/x402526538/Levys-celebrate-25th-anniversary

Both our girls were here for a few days. What a treat!

To my Jewish friends on the site and reading this have a wonderful Jewish New Year. May the New Year be filled with good health, fun things, and peace. Jo

My heart goes out to all those who lost their lives, a loved one or who got hurt on September 11, 2001. The firefighters who go into burning buildings while others run out are the true heroes.

To realize
The value of a sister/brother
Ask someone
Who doesn't have one.

To realize
The value of ten years:
Ask a newly
Divorced couple.

To realize
The value of four years:
Ask a graduate.

To realize
The value of one year:
Ask a student who
Has failed a final exam...

To realize
The value of nine months:
Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.

To realize
The value of one month:
Ask a mother
Who has given birth to
A premature baby ...

To realize
The value of one week:
Ask an editor of a weekly newspaper.

To realize
The value of one minute:
Ask a person
Who has missed the train, bus or plane.

To realize
The value of one-second:
Ask a person
Who has survived an accident.

Time waits for no one.
Treasure every moment you have.

You will treasure it even more when
You can share it with someone special.

To realize the value of a friend or family member:
LOSE ONE.

The origin of this is unknown

Oh my gosh...an article I wrote about Bo Obama (the dog) was cited in the New York Times. 

http://intransit.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/24/travels-in-cyberspace-the-monday-report-11/

We're finally getting a new stove. The down side to that is that I might have to cook. With only two small burners working I had an excuse!

My thoughts are with the family of our great Senator, Ted Kennedy, the patriarch of the Kennedy family. You will be missed more than you ever knew.

Maya Angelou said this:

'I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.'

'I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.'

'I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.'

'I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as 'making a life.'

'I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.'

'I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back..'

'I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.'

'I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.'

'I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.'

'I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.'

'I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.'

We cashed in our clunker for a Corolla!

I've caught up and am trying to enjoy the outdoors more. We've been on the beach a couple of times, took a nice bike ride along the Cape Cod Canal, and had 4 pound lobsters!

I am way behind. I have decided that on beautiful days I need to be outside. Ok so it is gorgeous and why am I inside??? Sigh.. I just wanted to clean up my e-mail. No writing. I may have to pull a couple of all nighters.

I bought a long skirt and top for our wedding in November and am getting excited. Off to NYC. Hubby has a conference so I'll stay in the room writing or find Pashmina shawls in teal on the sidewalk for $5.00 for our daughters and new daughter-in-law. 

I guess no one lives in the city?

Oh and we'll be seeing Hair on Wednesday.

We love kids but would rather not camp next to them. They are hard to find but we found an over 55-campground we'll be heaing to today for a week. Hope it doesn't rain!!

An important and brilliant message. Please watch and pass on!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbIQto3KPUM&eurl

I am home and so sorry once again. We had terrible connectivity in Maine but I should be back on the ball (If I ever was) as soon as I get rid of my 1500 e-mails (3 accounts). Happy 4th! Jo

So we are getting "married." November 28th. It's a Saturday night and then we are having at a hotel. If anyone wants to come - seriously and truly, let me know. Evites for save the date are going out. I posted a picture of the ring hubby gave me when he got down on one knee and asked me to marry him..ohhh

Ok I really am so trying to catch up but I seem to getter deeper and deeper in the hole. Sorry if I missed some reviews. I still have last week's e-mail from Viewpoints and on July 19 to the 30 we are going to our favorite National Park - Acadia in Maine. Hope everyone is well. The good news is that after this National Park trip we will be home for the summer. Well that's good news for me. Hubby has to actually work!

The kids' first dance can be seen on YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-S1EkZB_PU

After watching She's Not into Me on the plane to Utah, on our 25th anniversary my husband got down on 1 knee, gave me a ring, and asked me to marry him. None of that was down back then (except the marrying part). We have never been married in our religion. More news to come!