JUST PLAIN OLD GOOD NEWS

I admit, I have been busier than ever and not much time for anyone or anything. Just beginning to get back into the swing of things, when something else comes up or someone needs something. Projects and promises are chasing me and I can't get back to a routine just yet. I thought I'd take a few minutes, though, to update this blog.

We have just returned from Florida, to put some finalities on the wedding plans. All is in place, and tomorrow I will follow up on a few small details. Hopefully, we will all be able to relax a little and simply let it all happen. (Fat chance!)

The Baby was such an extreme help and she's a great travel companion. I asked her to join me, first, for the selfish reason, I knew she would put some things in perspective for me, and her input would be invaluable. Second, she needed the break after taking a full course load this summer. Third, it gave me a chance to reconnect with her. The Baby's artful eye and talent for detail was amazing with every meeting that took place. She understood our vendors and my concerns of wanting to make it J's day, and J's day only. We laughed and talked all the way down and she giggled at my snoring. We laughed when we both realized where she received her whacked sense of humor.

On the way back from dropping her off at her apartment, I stopped in and saw The Boy and the beautiful Lady Jayne. Mike, the new roommate, has moved in and is happy. They all seemed so comfortable together, probably because they've known each other for so many years. Jayne was very tired from the move into her own new place, but still beautiful with her bright eyes and smile.

Later this month, we will travel down to Florida again on business. This time, RT and I will both attend the meeting. I want to spend and extra day and show him a small town I have fallen in love with. I would love to spend more time in this town, possibly a second home. On the gulf, this town is filled to the brim with characters, and I can see RT and I there having fun. If he doesn't feel it, I won't push it.

The business end of the trip is exciting too. Some of the clients we will meet are some that RT has known for years. Others will be colleagues of theirs which will, fortunately, allow us to possibly expand the business a little. I am getting so psyched up. During these meetings, he talks to the people he knows and I talk to the ones we don't know. : ) Never officially on a resume, but schmoozing is an absolute talent! (No, not bullshit or kiss ass stuff - schmoozing is quite different!)

Everything seems to be going in the right direction lately. Paper is backing up a bit, but still being processed and getting half ass completed. The Baby, The Boy and J are happy - today - at this moment, so that makes RT and I happy - today - at this moment. I had an appointment with one of my awesome doctors today. Again, great news, so I'm back on the cloud. One more RAI treatment in January 2009 and, if all is clear, he's giving me a reprieve until January 2011. Woooo Hooooo!

Writing and the book efforts have been temporarily put on the back burner. I want to complete it this year, so I can put finally put the past to rest. It is long overdue and will make me a better person to complete it. Still dragging my heels a little, I ponder daily on what will be thought of me when loved ones read it.

I apologize for no drama in this writing. Good news needs to be appreciated, savored and remembered. It helps when the stormy days roll in, the good will give yin to the yang.

"If you want to make God laugh, tell him your future plans." -- Woody Allen