MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

So, here we are – another Christmas! Wow, they come and go so quickly!! I started to write a Thanksgiving note, but never quite got what I wanted to say, so I’ll try Christmas. I added a little color to my hair since my hair and face all seemed to becoming the same. So here it is!

It’s a little funky, but definitely not boring!!! I needed a little difference! To begin with, a Merry, Merry Christmas to all of you – and a very happy and healthy new year! Thanks so much for reading. Capping things off, the year in short, has gone this way – moved back to Florida from traveling, after being thrown out of my son’s house. Rented lovely 2/2 condo facing a little pond with a nice porch. Painted it the colors I like and have been living (or I really should say sleeping) there with my dog. Got a job as a cashier with Publix (grocery store) for “20 – 25” hours a week. On the bright side, my younger son and I started to have some reasonable pleasant conversations again – that is, unitl I expressed my disapproval at his behavior. Of course, I was right back where I was. I guess mothers are only supposed to express approval!! Anyway, we are now speaking again – which is a great thing because it is a terrible thing to not be communicating with your own kid!!!! The weather in Florida is great, to be sure; however, it definitely is not “home” at this time. It seems, I am either working at Publix or getting ready to work at Publix. Don’t get me wrong…I am grateful everyday of my life that I am able to work. But, other than resting from standing in one place so long, I am working to be able to be in this lovely condo – by myself. Life is too short to put myself in this spot for a very long time, so I will be figuring it out soon. Santa Claus sent me a beautiful Lancome cologne set, so now I just have to entice someone! You never know……… I will be in Cleveland for Christmas and New Year (courtesy of Scott and Shannon) and I will let you know what is going on after the first of the year. Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year. Love, Ricci

Holy Crap!!!

Holy crap!! Here it is the first day of September already and I have none of my 17 projects finished – all in various stages of beginning, though!! You know, when I get up in the morning, I really think I am 30. After standing for 5, 6 or 7 hours, however, my wrinkly body sees fit to let me know how old I am. By the time I get home, take Gina out, change my clothes and have a glass of wine, I survey all of my lovely projects and sit down!! This was an excellent month for cashiering – I charge one guy for 33 cartons of pop instead of 3! His sense of humor was not quite intact! Another customer yelled at me because a product went up 10 cents in a week – I suggested she take it up with customer service, as it went up the same amount for the employees. The day before yesterday was the clincher, though. I absolutely hate the word “bitch” (mostly because there is no male word counterpart for it), but a customer actually used it on me. She was a nurse (probably Nurse Ratchett!!) who came into my speedy lane. Publix has a special this week of buy two pops, get two free. She had placed three on the belt and the three on the bottom of her basket matched. Anyway, I rang her up, bagged her groceries and took her money. She then called me a bitch because I did not place the cartons in the bottom of her cart – never mind the fact that she was about half my age. Just pray you never get her to take care of you!! Well, now it is the 7th of September and I have survived Labor Day, which was not easy. I worked so many hours that one night I actually went to bed at 8 p.m. and woke up at 7:00 a.m. While, luckily, I am very healthy, this is really a sucky, sucky job!! I have been so tired, it has thrown me into a depression – due to the fact that while I am working many, many hours, I don’t clear enough money to make a difference in my life. So, I have actually be considering leaving Florida – thinking that while it was “home” when Mike and I moved here together – it doesn’t feel like home now. However, I really, really, REALLY hate being cold, so it I left Florida, I don’t know where I would go. While all of my family, except the son who discarded me, lives in Ohio, I just don’t think I could survive a whole winter up there. Therefore, the ideal solution would be for them to move closer to me! (Fat Chance). Anyway, Gina and I have been discussing it on the porch at happy hour and I think before I make a rash decision, I need to find another job! I was going to give you a history of my lovely condo, so let's start now. First the photos of when I first moved in ---

That is the living room. Next

Dining room and kitchn

Well, that is what they looked like before I moved it. However, "poop brown" just doesn't do much for me, so, of course, that had to be changed!

Living room now!!

Dining room and kitchen Well, I thought I could show you the bedroom, too. However, I guess I did not take a photo of it after I painted it - or it was in the camera, which somehow got water in it and no longer works, so I guess that will come later. Anyway, I live in a lovely, lovely apartment, with a lovely view and have it looking pretty much like me, so I will show you later - as I have several pieces of furniture to paint to complete it. Also, a few more window treatments to make. So, hopefully, I will find a job that enables me to do all of that. Certainly, my sense of humor will return and this will become a FUN blog. Thanks for checking. Ricci

Birthdays & Engagement

Well, here it is, a month since I last “blogged”, after having promised to do it sooner. My apologies to whoever might be interested! First of all, on the 19th of July I flew to Cleveland (courtesy of my son, Scotty) to celebrate my older sister turning 75 and my granddaughter turning 21. As it turned out, we had another celebration as Morgan and Joey got engaged. Hopefully, see attached photos. One of the “three sisters” and one of the engaged couple – I will let you guess which is which!

All occasions were great! Shannon and Scotty went away for two nights and came home to find all of the children still alive!! Actually, they were quite good – as I am certain they were afraid I would have a heart attack because I am so “old”! It is really too bad Cleveland has such horrible weather nine months out of the year. Otherwise, it is a nice place to live.. Now I am back in Florida, though, still cashiering at Publix. Publix is a pleasant place to work, it is just that cashiering is not exactly rocket science, so if you don’t have a constant barrage of customers it is really, really, REALLY boring! Until I either find another job, or win a lottery, I will continue showing up for work and do my best to entertain and serve the customers. Now that I have finally figured out how to insert photos (with the help of Shannon) I will show you others. Life is good and Gina and I are enjoying our digs. Hope all of you are happy, too. Ricci

Golf Again + Revelations

Well, as you know, I played golf with the gentleman (?) upstairs. We played again and this time he took me to lunch afterward. This is what I learned. We went to a little restaurant overlooking the gulf. It also overlooked a patio housing a tiki bar and swimming pool. There were quite a few people at the pool, many of them women!! Rich was quite busy ogling all of the women. Finally, it occurred to me that while he likes me as a neighbor with whom to play golf, I am “too old” for him otherwise. (In addition, the guy in front of us at golf invited us to go to brunch with the league that was in front of us, but Rich said no, and assured him we were not a couple – “just neighbors”) I guess that is why he saw fit to take me to lunch – even he had to realize what an ass he is. I guess this is what the world is all about at this age! It certainly provides great entertainment!!! Seems he goes to the pick up bars on the weekends, and you can bet the women he is flirting with are not 70!!! And, in case you are wondering, I am not upset. Actually, I find it quite amusing. This is not anything that is news. Meanwhile, I am working on recovering an ottoman, working and getting ready to go to Cleveland for 11 days at the end of the month. The two times we played golf, Rich was kind enough to pay ($20 each), but today he told me that I get no more “free golf”. I am certain that is because he didn’t want me to get the wrong idea about our golfing. So life continues to be as entertaining as ever and Gina and I are enjoying our new digs! Thursday, I am heading to Cleveland for birthdays (Meigan, Morgan, Scotty). Also to spend a couple of nights babysitting the grandchildren. Should be a fun week. Will let you know when I return. Ta ta for now and thanks for checking. Ricci

GOLF DATE!!

So, here I am! A couple of weeks ago, a gentleman who lives at the other end of my building, but upstairs, came and introduced himself because my next door neighbor told him I was a “nice lady”. He was pleasant and we made plans to play golf the following Friday. However, the monsoons came and golf had to be postponed until today. This is what I have learned – I am not any better at this than I ever was. And, I definitely am not any more appealing to men!! To begin with, I am not nearly needy enough and this guy just ended his “last” relationship because he loved her more than she loved him. And === she was a GOLDDIGGER. Certainly, he would have to be concerned about someone who has to work. So, after golf, he was kind enough to buy me a drink – no lunch – just a drink. While having a drink, he explained how he had to go home and have a nap so he could go to his pickup joints tonight. I am certain we will play golf again because men like to have me for a friend. However, it probably wasn’t a good thing when I explained that chemistry was immediate. Needless to say, that was not subtle. OMG!! This was just golf. God forbid if I ever have a real “date”! Well, I will definitely keep you apprised of these happenings! Thanks for checking! Ricci

Moving on - I hope!!

Okay. By now, I am sure, you have expected some recovery on my part. Well, I wish I could tell you how right you are! Tuesday, it will be actually two years since Mike died. I wish I could tell you I have moved on – at least a little. However, driving 30,000 miles only served to put off going through what everyone else goes through a a lot sooner. Well folks, I am a little behind. Right now, I seem to be a little stuck – but I am trying. I even tried to sign up in grievance groups. But, they don’t make it that easy if you have to work because it seems you cannot mix and match groups. The other day, I checked the mail and found a book by Joyce Brothers, who also lost her husband. It really was a great thing to find in one’s mailbox. It was about 5 p.m., I had just finished cleaning the house top to bottom, and thought, okay, I will see what this is about. It was very educational and helpful – especially making me feel that I was not so abnormal (I had just delayed everything by driving around the country). The only difference (as was with “Eat, Pray, Love”) was that Joyce Brothers has no worries financially. Nor should she, but I wish I could write a book from the perspective of all of those of us who DO have to worry. It certainly changes your point of view!! I really am trying to move forward. I have been procrastinating on painting my bedroom (the last room needing anything done) and I managed to paint half of it! (Well, honestly, part of that is because I could either by one gallon of paint and play golf or buy enough paint and not play golf. Needless to say, I picked half the room and a round of golf!!) I am so sorry to disappoint those of you who are so kind as to keep up with me, but I really am trying and I will try to get busy. Meanwhile, I just seem to keep getting fatter and spend a great deal of time talking to myself about moving on. Will let you know – have faith. Thanks, Ricci Follow-up….Monday night I cried, bit off all of my fingernails and just felt sorrier for myself that should be legally allowed!! However, when I woke up Tuesday morning, I actually felt quite good. The crying was gone and in its place a feeling of calm and peace. For 27 years I had the nicest guy in the world, who loved me more than anything – and showed it. He died suddenly, but it was how we all would like to go, and, certainly, how he wanted to go. Anyway, Mike gave me a better sense of self than anyone ever and I will be all right. I will miss him the rest of my life – and, I guess, life is the key word. It is time to get into it while I still can. So, like it or not, dear followers, you will be hearing from me a lot more. Thanks again, Ricci

HAPPY EASTER!!!

Okay, the living room, dining room, kitchen, guest bath, hall and guest bedroom are all painted. All that is left is my room. It is looking pretty good and I would love to show you, but I just can't get it to work!!

Tomorrow my schedule is from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. - that is, of course, if I am not fired first thing. Saturday, I accidentally let a customer leave without paying for about $130 worth of groceries. Talk about feeling like an idiot! So tomorrow, I am certain to get the results of this huge, huge error! Anyway, I want to tell you about cashiering - it smacks me right in the face with my age! Now, generally, I feel like I am around 30 - 35 years of age (until I look in the mirror, naturally!) But when I stand at the register for four hours, run home, take Gina out, go back to the register for another four hours - I generally feel like a truck has not only run over me, but backed up to say he was sorry! A glass of wine is sufficient to knock me out!!! Then, in the middle of the night, there are about 5 or 6 charlie horses. So 5 or 6 times a night I am leaping out of bed and dancing around trying to get my legs to work correctly again! If I am fortunate enough NOT to get fired tomorrow, I will be looking for another job starting at the end of April! My 70 year old legs seem to want to remind me that the rest of me is 70 also. Nope, not happening - I am not giving up the ghost yet!. Crying uncle is not in the picture, so I will just find something else to do.

Today was a lovely day, though. Eileen and I had a very nice round of golf, lunch - then later went to Joette's for Easter dinner. It was also very lovely (and very, very filling) and delicious and the company was very, very nice. (Joette, Marty, Judy, Jim and Joette's mother). It was very upbeat since Joette and Marty sold their condo and bought a house and are very excited!

Gretchen is coming for a visit Wednesday, so I have taken off the 11th, 12th & 13th just for fun and sun with her. Fun is not something that is difficult for us to have, so I am sure it will be a great break.

I will let you all know how it goes!. Thanks so much for checking. Hope your Easter was peaceful and lovely. (I'll also try the photos again!) Ricci

OF COURSE, ALWAYS SOMETHING!!!

Okay, so I moved in, put everything in as much order as I could, but it was difficult as the place was painted “poop” brown. (very, very depressing!) However, my karma must have been in the good zone because the fan on the air conditioner never worked. Luckily, it was not hot yet. It did finally get hot, though, so I had to tell the landlord (who had told me her husband said I could not paint) and she and her husband came over to check it out. Meanwhile, sewage had backed up into the tub in the guest bath and in the shower in the master bath. Well, something in the electrical system of the air conditioner so they had to call an electrician. When they came in I appealed to the husband, saying I knew he loves the color, but I really need to live in blue. Of all things, the landlord then had to confess that he had not really said that. She liked the color. By the time they left, though, enough things had gone wrong that they said I could paint it!! Hooray! So, Saturday, that is exactly what I did. I even repainted the fireplace white. To add to their misery, they had never experienced a back up in the bathrooms before and thought it was probably a one-time occurrence where someone had already called the association for repair. What they hadn’t thought of, though, is that I live here. So upon returning from work about 4 days after the first occurrence, I noticed that there was sewage in the bathrooms again. I called Michele and reported it and she said she would call the association. Since it was already 9:30, I told her I was sure it could wait until morning as all of the sewage was dry by then. Silly, silly me! About 3:30 in the morning, I heard this glug glug sound (not good), got up and checked the bathrooms. Well, the tub in the guest bathroom was 2/3 full, the shower in my bathroom was almost full and neither toilet worked!! So, I managed to wait until 6 a.m., when I called and woke Eileen so I could go there and shower and take Gina so I would have to leave her alone in case it flooded over the tubs before anyone could get there to fix it. Luckily, as Shakespeare said “all’s well that ends well”. I believe it is finally fixed and my landlord even gave me a pedicure for being such a good sport! Still trying to figure out how to get photo on. Thanks for checking. Ricci

NEW TECH CASHIER!!

OMG, okay, so here I am 70 years old and a cashier at Publix. There are at least 100,000 numbers in produce and Vidalia Onions. I guess you could say that that is a start! And, then there is the scanner on the register. If you don’t move it the right direction immediately, it scans again. Well, once you void more than $10 of product, you need a supervisor to fix it. Actually, I am surprised that one just has not pulled up a chair at my register while I am there!! Most of the baggers are men and not only are they slow, when they take someone’s groceries to the car, it seems they must walk around the parking lot for a while to avoid coming back so soon. Then, when they get there, they are aggravated that you have been bagging (taking their jobs, you know!!) This certainly is a learning experience. So far, I have not had two days in a row! So, while it is technically “part time”, it is difficult to plan your life because you get only a week schedule at a time! Certainly a test of humor for me. However, it does take my mind off the fact that I am really living all by myself. Oh well. Tomorrow I am going down to Parris to visit my friend, Barb, and Hopefully play a little golf + look at a new t.v. Perhaps I will also have many visitors now that I am back in the “Sunshine State”. Will keep you posted. Thanks for checking. Love, Ricci

TURNING 70 WAS ACTUALLY FUN!!!

Turning 70 is actually a great deal of fun. My friends, Barb and Frank had a birthday party for me and it was just fun, fun, fun. Sisters, friends – even an ex-husband! Plus my granddaughter and her boyfriend! However, two of the most important people in my life were missing. Unfortunately, sometimes, life just keeps moving. So, there was this big, big bouquet of balloons, outrageously great food, cake, an unbelievably great chocolate cheesecake, a lot of wine and great fun! Trust me, I am one lucky, lucky girl (well, an old girl, perhaps, but a girl indeed!)

I received enough money to purchase a 40-42 inch flat screen tv, so that is my next project (aside from installing window treatments, painting and getting my little porch useable.

I have tried and tried to insert photos of my new apartment, but it just does not work. It seemed so simple – click on the icon and go. However, when it opens it is only computer language – no photo. I will keep trying, however.

Publix seems to be a very pleasant place to work, but I think they are trying me by fire, as I have had only long shifts and had to be on the express lane on Sunday – busy, busy, busy!!! However, they forgot they can’t get me – “I’m the gingerbread man!”. Perhaps, by the time the snowbirds return home, I will once again have time to schedule some regular golf!

Saturday, I went to a party up at Briarpatch, where Mike and I lived until he died, and they were all still very pleasant.

It’s a different life, doing this all alone (except for Gina – and it was much more fun when Mike was here. He would have liked this location a lot!), but I guess it will get easier and, perhaps, become a pleasant life! I will definitely let you know. Thanks for checking in. Ricci

The Big Green & Black Elf

So, today I had my first day on the cash register at Publix (supermarket). Wearing the requesite uniform (black slacks, white blouse, green vest and very ugly shoes) I am certain I appeare to be a big green and black elf. What's more, produce has about 1000 different numbers, none of which is familiar to me! The young girl, Mehgan, who was my trainer, was a delightful girl, but I still felt like the customers who came to my line, surely went away wondering why they let this old, slow woman work there. However, mostly they smiled understandingly. Perhaps I will get better. But, tomorrow I am flying to Cleveland to celebrate my 70th birthday. I return the 7th and go to work the 8th, so just pray I remember at least 1/2 of what I theoretically learned today!!

The condo, however, is starting to really look like I live here. As soon as I can get Shannon to show me how to post photos, I will show you.

Life is pretty good, and if Mike was just here to help me celebrate this milestone birthday (after all, I was around to help him celebrate his!!), it would be very nearly perfect. Barb is having a birthday party for me and I will fill you in on it when I return. Thanks for checking in - and happy birthday to me!!! Ricci

LIFE IS JUST A BOWL OF CHERRIES!!!

Tonight, Gina and I are spending our first night in our new home. The living room looks a lot like a hurricane just went through. The guys wanted to know where to put everything, but since I didn't know where to tell them, I just told them to put it down anywhere. Well, luckily, there were not too many places the bed would fit - thank Heaven - so it is in the right place. However, today, I came down and looked until I found the dust ruffle. Then I ironed it because when you have been crammed into a drawer for a year and a half you are rather wrinkled!! Then, of course, I had to get in on the bed. Definitely not an easy task by yourself. It is not perfect, but it still looks good. I will work here Saturday and Sunday to get it in order. Tomorrow is a painting day - only two bedrooms, an office and one bathroom to go!

And, just to prove that God is watching over me, I got hired today by Publix to be a cashier. That is if I pass the drug and criminal past tests! So now, it looks like I will be able to pay my rent even if I did put the cart before the horse.

It is hard to believe that it has been over a year and a half since it has been just Gina and me, but here we go. Back into a life - and it is time! If I can ever figure out how to put them on this sight, I will definitely show you photos.

Meanwhile, thanks so much for your tolerance. Putting this in writing has been an amazing help and I hope I can return the favor. Thanks again. Ricci

ALMOST TIME

Tomorrow I meet the cable man at our new digs to get Wifi. Wednesday, friends are helping me move the heavy furniture to the condo. Then, I guess I will actually be a full part of life again. However, I still don't have a job. Right now, I am painting Eileen's house. Have a little to do in the piano room and living room- then on to the bedrooms. That should take care of my rent for March. Perhaps someone will want to employ me by then. I certainly will be crossing my fingers!! While I am waiting for Bright House, I will start unpacking the dishses to see what of those I have. I do know I gave away the iron, vacuum cleaner, ironing board, mixer, food processor and various other things. The ironing board and iron, however, are very important to my showing up at an interview looking like a person!! I'll let you know how the surprises are. Thanks for checking. Ricci

HI HO HI HO IT'S OFF TO WORK I GO - (I HOPE)

The reason I am hoping that is on February 15th, Gina and I will actually be living in our own little 2B/2B condo. I will post a photo of the before, but I never realized how many boxes I have to unpack, so I am thinking it will take until around Easter to get it all organized. However, since it has taken me a year and a half to get around to lighting somewhere, I guess there is not really a hurry to get it unpacked! (I know where the dishes and the wine glasses are, so I'll be okay until I get it unpacked!!) It will be quite strange, I am certain, to do this without Mike, but I am sure he is lurking somewhere in the shadows - at least he is never far from my thoughts.

It is great to be back in Florida. One's body temperature takes about five minutes to adjust, though! This morning it was about 52 degrees and I was sure it was going to snow!! And, yes, I realize I will be getting no sympathy from any relative or friend in the midwest. So I say - COME ON DOWN! (After 2/15 and I'll be happy to put you up). Talk to you in a couple of weeks when we are in!!! Thanks for checking. Ricci

2012 - Florida

Here I am - or I should say - here WE are - because I have to include Gina. We had a wonderful time at Scotty's! You know, there truly is something good in everything. It was interesting to discover that while I always thought my older son thought like his father and the younger thought the same as I, it was definitely incorrect. Actually, while Scott looks like his father and Shawn looks like my mother's father, the thinking process is from the opposite families. Very, very interesting. The visit was absolutely great; the kids were great; Shannon was relaxed enough with me to be herself and the visits with my sisters were fun.

Driving down here, we stopped in Charlotte to see my friend,Marlene. It was such a fun time, and never ceases to amaze me that no matter how much time goes between visits to high school friends, we seem to pick up right where we left off. Marlene and I actually bought makeup for her (I don't think she has ever worn any) and when she got her face made up at the department store, she looked marvelous. She bought everything - now the test - will she put it on everyday!!

Now Gina and I are in the sunshine state and while we have had a couple of cold days, it is basically warm and sunny! All of my clothes are actually ironed and hanging up in an organized manner. That would be for the first time in a year and a half. Gina is happy to be back with Rusty, who was her first canine acquaintance and Eileen has soundly beaten me on the WII quite regularly. Now for the hard part. Finding a job and a place of my own to live. While it is wonderful of Eileen to "put us up", it really is time to forge a new life. I didn't realize I would be quite so nervous about the prospect of finding someone to hire me; however, it seems I am. (So, I have decided to re-read the "Four Agreements" and the "Fifth Agreement" in order give myself a boost of self-esteem. And, GOLF, my favorite, has become quite a challenge. Hopefully, as it gets warmer, my game will improve.

Just to top off things; yesterday, while Eileen was volunteering at hospice, I decided to take the dogs for a walk around the perimeter of Lansbrook (about 5 miles). Everything was just hunky-dorey until a woman with a big black poodle had the nerve to be on the same side of the street. Trying to keep the dogs from aggravating the poodle, I shortened my grip on their leashes, only to have them try to get to the poodle by going around my legs. While attempting to undo everything, I took a step and went ass over teacup, scraping my wrist, my knee, banging myself up and making a fool of myself - although on utube, it probably would have been great slapstick! I explained to the owner of the poodle, that I was not hurt - just extremely embarassed! So, Heaven knows what the next adventure will be!! Will let you know soon. Thanks for checking. Ricci

A NEW BEGINNING

Okay- it is actually 2012. Since our mother died at 42, both my sisters and I are always astounded that we reach another year!! Thankful, but always surprised. What in the world is in store for this year?
Work, I hope! I thought I was finished with painting with the exception of my own; however, recent events have shown me otherwise. First, the repair and paint passed inspection (I am sure only with Divine Intervention!!), so I guess physical labor is still not out! Then my sister wanted her lower level painted and papered and that has also been accomplished! She wanted a dark red. Now it is not only dark red, but it took so many coats of paints to get it even, that I am certain it could pass for a bomb shelter! Just to make certain I don't forget how, I have agreed to paint the bedroom of a former sister-in-law 2 days before I leave for Florida. This morning there is that horrible white stuff – that should only be viewed in Currier & Ives pictures – all over the ground! A clear indication that it is time to get out of Dodge!

Ellen Degeneres had a contest to make your dreams come true, so I entered to get a vacation with my sisters. The story obviously was not tragic enough to get any notice. In fact, it wasn't really tragic at all and that was really too bad, because I thought it was a great idea!!

My son and his family have been really great and it has been wonderful to spend this time with them. Now, though, it is definitely time to move forward with my life. My first resolution is to find employment so that I can keep my second resolution, which is to be in my own home by the time I reach the age of 70! YIKES! It is so amazing to wake up feeling thirty, then (using a magnifying mirror, of course) applying makeup to a face that absolutely is not 30! It is a surprise every morning! Hopefully, a future employer will mistake me for at least a few years younger. (HA HA HA)

I reconnected with an old friend while here and that is always a good thing because one cannot have too many friends. We laughed a lot, as usual – it just wasn't on a sailboat this time. New Year's was spent playing Skipbo with my younger sister and brother-in-law, drinking and laughing a great deal and thoroughly enjoying the time together! She has a nice little two bedroom condo for sale in Columbus, if you know anyone who is looking!!

This is Monday, Jan 2, and I plan to leave Sunday morning for Charlotte, arriving back in Florida on Tuesday or Wednesday. (who do you suppose ever decided how to spell Wednesday – and why?? - Just wondering).

This will be a new year with a new life and I am looking forward to sharing some fun times with you all. Again, Happy New Year and thanks for tuning in! Ricci