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!

Hi all, I'll be home on Wednesday. I have avoided my computer (It's under the bed.) so I could

1. concentrate on my stepson's wedding weekend (which was amazing)

2. have some fun in Park City, Utah

3. be there for my kids all three of whom were here - two are leaving today.

I have lots of reviews in my head so I'll be busy when I come home. I miss everyone... Jo

I spent going on 9 hours today trying to fix my computer. I can finally access my pages with my Blackberry as my modem using Firefox. I am so sick and tired of this computer - time for a new one?

Back from Pittsburgh. Gosh it is a really nice city with lots to do. Who would have thunk:)

And on June 2 (Just enough time to catch my breath) we head to Park City, Utah for my stepson's wedding. This time we have to leave my doggie (:

I am so looking forward to seeing my L.A. daughter!!

Heading to Pittsburgh with our new Tundra pulling our travel trailer. We have a wedding there on Sunday but figured we'd take some r & r. I will have my computer and hopefully access.

We will be using our restaurant.com certificate in Park City,  Utah where we will be for my step son's wedding on June 6 AND on June 3 we'll go out to dinner for our 25th wedding anniversary with the certificate. We'll be in Park City from June 2 to June 9. Does anyone live around there?

The above picture is of my mom and me on Mom's Day. I know she looks too good and young to be in an Assisted Living Facility.

So I am really busy. This is my itinerary for the next month:

Saturday - surprise birthday party for two friends

Sunday - baby naming party

Thursday - leave for Pittsburgh pulling our trailer with our NEW TRUCK!

Sat/Sunday at a wedding in Pittsburgh

Thursday or whenenver June 2 is fly to Park City, Utah where my stepson is getting married on June 6. Fly home June 9. Start breathing again!

My busy weekend is over and I can start reviewing again - tomorrow. I am tired!

Hi all, my computer was back and now it's sick again (: Luckily I can get a loaner. My $40 squirrel proof feeder is feeding the squirrels and we have such a busy weekend.

Our religious organization is celebrating its 100th annivesary. We're expecting 200 people at services tonight and some tomorrow morning. Sat. night there is a dinner dance, Sunday morning a trolley ride tour of Plymouth and then brunch. Do you see a pattern?? FOOD!!

I'm getting my computer tomorrow! Yeah $125 later. Guess that's not too bad. Cheaper and easier than getting a new one though I would love one that's small like the one I'm borrowing. This is an IBM. I have a Dell. It's been raining here in MA but yesterday I bought tomatoes and strawberries in pots and am going to grow them on my deck. I've never done this but I know people who have great luck. I also bought a $40 (My husband doesn't know yet) bird feeder that looks like no squirrel will ever get to the seed. I'll soon find out.

My toe still hurts. My daughter said I should get it x-rayed to make sure it is healing properly but it's my baby toe so I didn't.

I Hope You Dance by Leanne Womack is one of my favorite songs as unlikely as it may be.

My computer is still in surgery . I finally got a loaner but I won't be on too much until the weekend. Hope all is well. The spring has sprung and I want to be outside!!

My computer is going in for a physical. I won't be online Tuesday, Wednesday and maybe Thursday. Major withdrawal!

Happy Easter...hope the bunny was good to you. My son-in-law and daughter stayed over and I left him a bunny that said "happy Easter." He's 32 but you know what? That little small thing meant a lot to him.

Our friend, Barbara, from epinions has passed away.

In spite of a broken toe I had so much to do today including - drum roll - picking up my cooked turkey, cooked mashed potatoes, cooked squash and cooked veggies. Yeah it cost me $115 but I told you that cooking is not my thing. As it is I have to make soup and that means rolls something into balls for the matzah balls and the Passover cake is easy. It even comes with it's own pan. Still I'm having 8 people (You'd think I'm having 18) but my table is small!! So we had to bring up a card table and we'll do buffet style and I'll get my mom's food and my cousin will get my aunt's food. It will be fun jo said optimistically.