Juicy thanks for the comments. It's nice to know that there are other people out there just willing to connect and share some of lives real moments with one another.

Up before the sun comes up every morning. It amazes me from time to time just the beauty of the sun rising.
I was reading about the Flood and a thought struck me where it said God remembered Noah. God remembers us. He actually never forgets us. We are written on His palm, He knows each and every hair on our head. He knows our thoughts, motives, and emotions. He is intimately connected to us and wants us to be intimately connected to Him.

It's almost the last day of the year. Typically a time to remember all that has pasted before us this year and to make resolutions for the year to come. This year I'd like a passion. Something I'm passionately interested in or something I can become passionately interested in. I would like to make a difference in the world. It might not be a big difference but a difference just the same. I have suddenly become interested in alternative energy solutions. I would really like to be part of building a green community. Then there always that extra couple of pounds I'd like to lose.
Today I heard about a trailer park in Florida, Palm Beach I think. Everyone in the community is going to be an overnight millionaire because some developer wants their property. Some don't want to sell but will probably be outvoted. I was thinking they really need to get together and build a new community better than the other one keeping most of the money in the bank to have a better quality of life. I don't know what is going to become of them but I was saddened to see that the almighty dollar prevailed and their community is in the process of being obliterated.

Genesis 7
1AND THE Lord said to Noah, Come with all your household into the ark, for I have seen you to be righteous (upright and in right standing) before Me in this generation.(A)
2Of every clean beast you shall receive and take with you seven pairs, the male and his mate, and of beasts that are not clean a pair of each kind, the male and his mate,(B)
3Also of the birds of the air seven pairs, the male and the female, to keep seed [their kind] alive over all the earth or land.
4For in seven days I will cause it to rain upon the earth forty days and forty nights, and every living substance and thing that I have made I will destroy, blot out, and wipe away from the face of the earth.
5And Noah did all that the Lord commanded him.(C)
6Noah was 600 years old when the flood of waters came upon the earth or land.
7And Noah and his sons and his wife and his sons' wives with him went into the ark because of the waters of the flood.(D)
8Of [a]clean animals and of animals that are not clean, and of birds and fowls, and of everything that creeps on the ground,
9There went in two and two with Noah into the ark, the male and the female, as God had commanded Noah.
10And after the seven days the floodwaters came upon the earth or land.
11In the year 600 of Noah's life, in the seventeenth day of the second month, that same day all the fountains of the great deep were broken up and burst forth, and the windows and floodgates of the heavens were opened.
12And it rained upon the earth forty days and forty nights.
13On the very same day Noah and Shem, Ham, and Japheth, the sons of Noah, and Noah's wife and the three wives of his sons with them, went into the ark,
14They and every [wild] beast according to its kind, all the livestock according to their kinds, every moving thing that creeps on the land according to its kind, and every fowl according to its kind, every winged thing of every sort.
15And they went into the ark with Noah, two and two of all flesh in which there were the breath and spirit of life.
16And they that entered, male and female of all flesh, went in as God had commanded [Noah]; and the Lord shut him in and closed [the door] round about him.
17The flood [that is, the downpour of rain] was forty days upon the earth; and the waters increased and bore up the ark, and it was lifted [high] above the land.
18And the waters became mighty and increased greatly upon the land, and the ark went [gently floating] upon the surface of the waters.
19And the waters prevailed so exceedingly and were so mighty upon the earth that all the high hills under the whole sky were covered.
20[In fact] the waters became fifteen cubits higher (22') , as the high hills were covered.
21And all flesh ceased to breathe that moved upon the earth--fowls and birds, [tame] animals, [wild] beasts, all swarming and creeping things that swarm and creep upon the land, and all mankind.
22Everything on the dry land in whose nostrils were the breath and spirit of life died.
23God destroyed (blotted out) every living thing that was upon the face of the earth; man and animals and the creeping things and the birds of the heavens were destroyed (blotted out) from the land. Only Noah remained alive, and those who were with him in the ark.(E)
24And the waters prevailed [mightily] upon the earth or land 150 days (five months).

Woke up today at 4:15 am, made my cup of coffee and sat down to do my devotional. I'm in Genesis 7 which talks about the flood. If you asked me what spiritual nugget I got from it I would have to say that no matter what storm comes into our lives God will provide the boat, the food, and the place of rest if we trust and obey Him. He even provided the sacrafice.

Anyone interested in solar energy and making a difference in this world or ours. If so, e-mail me please.

I'm reading the Friendship Factor by Alan Loy McGinnis. What a great book. Alexandra read it and said that everyone in our family should read it. If you ever wanted to know the secrets for making and keeping meaningful friendships read this book. I just searched the web and there are many websites that are chatting this book up. Check them out. One is www.friendshipfactor.net May your friendships fill your love tank and those who you love.

HAPPY CHANUKA TO ALL Well it's the second day of Chanuka. I found my menorah and got my candles at Harris Teeter yesterday. Do you know what a choice you now have for Chanuka candles. It's amazing. I wanted to be a purist so I started searching for memorahs that one could fill with olive oil. I searched and searched but found that I couldn't get them locally and if I wanted them they would have to be ordered long in advance. I did find a website that had the most beautiful copies of ancient memorahs with vials filled with olive oil and precut wicks that burned for approximately 3 hours. Someone is on the ball. Now I just have to remember where the site is and tell everyone about it because it's very cool. Here's the site, http://www.milechai.com/judaica/menorahs.html
I took this picture of my menorah in my window because the background reflected the Christmas lights at night which I thought was a beautiful illustration that Christ came first to the Jews and then to the Gentiles, now to everyone. Happy Chanuka. Imagine the reflecting lights they're there but you can't see them.

This is the famous Hug a bear aka I need a hug tree

Anyone going anywhere near this tree will get a hug.
 

Happy Chanukka to one and all. Check out Chanuka.com for some great songs and other stuff.
I have to buy my candles today. I have been a bit remiss but we get it together. My menorah is up and it is ready to receive those special colorful candles. Celebrating God's faithfulness.
Back to yesterday. Just wanted to complete the day for you. Note: that it is a challenge at times for one who has not grown up having any Christmas at all to try to create a Norman Rockwell Christmas for those in her family and around her.
Alexandra started stirring at about 9:30 am. I made her special French toast for breakfast. Then we were off to the Christmas Service at Steele Creek in Charlotte. Great multicultural experience, very young, very dynamic, very God! Even had communion to boot which is a blessing. We got back home, had a light lunch and continued opening up our presents. Having started opening them up at 10: 00 am. we weren't finished at 11:00 so, we had to continue the festivities. That's what is good about the treasure hunt. We had 3 clues each before we left and 4 clues when we returned. It stretches out Christmas and gives the kids something to keep them excited about. So, the treasure hunt continued and opening more presents feeling loved and snapping photo's to keep as precious memories. It was all good.
We were off to the Handy's my spiritual family in Greensboro at 2:00 pm. I made a greenbean casserole and salad for our contibution to the Christmas dinner. Alexandra and I made some homemade chocolate macaroons that were to die for as presents. We put them in gorgeous presentation boxes with green and gold tissue paper dividing each level of cookies. Very Martha Stewart, very pretty for the people who have everything. I actually think we should only be able to make presents for each other. That would reduce the stress by a great margin right there. Everything was finished. James took his car and drove with his Dad to Greensboro, Alexandra drove Jan's car with me and we were off. We both took a detour off of 85N which means we got lost but arrive at the same time. James and Alexandra left about 5 minutes apart. We got there and the house looked like something out of Southern Living. It was beautifully decorated. Laura has 4 small children under 6 years old. She hadn't slept the night before for she was preparing special things for the day. It was great seeing Mary Lewis, Andrew, Weston, and the Handy's. It was nice being part of an extended family. For we don't have an extended family and Christmas seems like it was made for people to be together. We had a lovely dinner and after dinner we played an abbreviated version of the spiritual treasure hunt. With the winning team making a contribution to their charity of choice. For when God richly blesses you with all that you want what gift can you get but the gift of giving. Team Handy (Thom, Michael, and Banks) decided to give their gift to the orphans. Good going guys.
We got home safe and sound and I felt like I had had a wonderful Christmas Day. Thank you!

Christmas Eve at St. Peter's on 7th Street in the middle of uptown Charlotte, NC. Originally a outreach missions church it has a long history of serving the community. Check them out if you're ever in Charlotte.
James wanted Christmas to be traditional and that meant a Christmas Eve service at the Anglican Church steept with tradition and then some, yet when the Chior sang tears swelled in my eyes. We ate our white sausage. mashed potatoes and red cabbage before we left. That is what Jan's childhood brings to the table. A German heritage that has many wonderful ideas associated with Christmas.
We arrived home by 9:00 pm and I went up to bed still having lots to do Christmas morning.
Christmas morning I woke at about 4:30 a.m. I had written the kids their Christmas cards and I still had to write Jan's and a card from my mother to the children who is up in heaven looking down I believe. I have given the children a gift from my mother ever since she left us in rememberance of her love. So those notes were written and then I got to the real hard stuff.
Those notes are pretty hard emotionally for me as well. We have a spiritual treasure hunt that has to be inspired by God's Word. Seven clues for each child each clue associated with Scripture and each clue hidden somewhere in the house. It was tons of fun and went over exceptionally well. So the clues were hidden. Some behind pictures, others behind porcellin, some under sculptures, and others inside books. The more creative I get the more fun I have. Praise be to GOD. It's actually all about Him. The more I focus on Him the more peace and joy I have. Christmas was extraordinary good this year.

I'm making homemade Christmas Stocking for everyone today. My friend Christina is rushing home so she can bring me her sewing machine otherwise I would have to stitch all four stockings by hand. That's a labor of love. We cut and pinned all the stockings. Now we have to sew them up and add the piping with a hook or we can hang them up.
I'm trying to make Christmas incrediably easy on myself. I hope everyone gets along with each other and we can keep our eyes on Christ. On all the blessings we have. Especially the blessing that we have a family intact. So many millions of children do not even have the basics, nor do they have a mother or father who is living together. Thank you LORD for Your gift of Jesus Christ to mankind.

If anyone is in Charlotte and wants to go to a Messianic Congregation check out Hope of Israel on Saturday mornings at 10:30 am on Elm St. in South Charlotte.

Christmas is coming upon me hot and heavy. James seems to be acting up again. Why do some people have to power play in order to feel loved? Why can't children forgive the mistakes of their parents for parents forgive countless mistakes of their children?
Chistmas is upon us. Today Alexandra, Jan and yours truly went to see Memoirs of a Gesha. It was magificant. A three tear jerker tissue holder experience.

How much is your gas and electric bill? Mine seems to have doubled overnight. When I woke up this morning as saw MSN's homepage telling us 12 ways to lower our heating bills I thought I'd share it on my blog.
Good for you MSN.

12 ways to fight soaring heating bills

Rising prices for heating oil and natural gas could mean big bills this winter. Here are some things you can do to cut your costs.By Christopher Solomon
The unrelenting rise in oil and natural gas prices is about to run headlong into the steady approach of winter. Oil prices have roared to fresh record highs each time the U.S. government reported another fall in heating fuel stocks ahead of winter. World prices have surged on fears that the United States is running out of time to build winter fuel supplies.
The Energy Information Administration forecasts that households in the Midwest could spend 71% more this winter for natural gas and 40% more for propane than last winter; those in the Northeast that use heating oil could spend 33% more; and Southern households could see a 17% rise in their electricity bills. Nationwide, we’ll see an overall increase of 24% in winter heat bills, the EIA forecasts. The EIA is assuming typical winter weather, but the big forecasters call for a colder than normal season, especially east of the Mississippi.
What to do? Well, don’t simply grit your teeth and wait for a big bill.
“There’s a lot of things that the entrepreneurial homeowner can do, if he’s a little bit handy,” says John Ryan, team leader for commercial buildings for the Building Technologies Program in the Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, who has spent years thinking about efficiency in homes.
Here are more than a dozen simple steps you can take to slash your home’s heating bill. Seven steps cost nothing. Eight more cost under $100. Combine them, and you can often expect to save 20% -- and possibly much, much more -- on your home heating bill this winter. And some new federal tax breaks even sweeten the opportunity.
Grab that free, low-hanging fruitFirst, the freebies. These strategies may sound simplistic, but they work well:
Turn down the thermostat. “The rule of thumb is that you can save about 3% on your heating bill for every degree that you set back your thermostat” full-time, says Bill Prindle, deputy director for the nonprofit American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). Turn down the thermostat 10 degrees when you go to work, and again when you go to bed -- a total of 16 hours a day -- and you can save about 14% on your heating bill, says Prindle.
Use fans wisely. In just one hour, a hard-working bathroom or kitchen fan can expel a houseful of warm air, according to the Department of Energy. Turn them off as soon as they’ve done their job.
Keep the fireplace damper closed. Heat rises, and an open damper is like a hole in the roof. Also, limit use of the fireplace, since fires actually suck heat from a room, says Harvey Sachs, director of ACEEE’s buildings program. Close off seldom-used rooms. And shut the vents inside.
Turn down the water heater. Lowering the temperature of water in the water heater to 115-120 degrees reduces power use often without a noticeable difference to the user, says Prindle.
Keep heating vents clear. Vents blocked by rugs and furniture prevent heated air from circulating efficiently.
Use curtains. Opening curtains and shades on south-facing windows during the day allows solar radiation to warm a living space; closing all curtains at night helps retard the escape of that heat.Web sites on the topic abound, but one of the best is run by the Department of Energy.
Low-cost fixesSo you’ve put the easiest, and free, ideas to work. Now you can really make a dent in that heating bill with one cheap trip to a hardware store (Home Depot, for example, has all of the items below) and a few hours of work:
Block that leak! The small gaps surrounding windows, doors and other areas in the American house, taken together, are like a nine-square-foot hole in the wall, according to EarthWorks Group’s “30 Simple Energy Things You Can Do to Save the Earth.” Plugging them can save you up to 10% on that heating bill, and the materials will pay for themselves within a year, ACEEE says.
First, find the leaks: On a windy day, hold a lit incense stick to the most common drafty areas: chimney flashing, recessed lighting, sill plates, window and door frames, all ducts and flues and electrical outlets.
Buy door sweeps ($3-$10) to close spaces under exterior doors, and caulk ($2-$5 per roll, plus a $10 caulk gun) or tacky rope caulk to block those drafty spots around window frames. Apply weatherstripping ($3-$6 for up to 17 feet) to moveable joints. Outlet gaskets ($10 for 10) can easily be installed in electrical outlets in a home’s outer walls, where cold air often enters.
Keep your ducts in a row. A home that uses ductwork to move heated air can lose up to 60% of that air before it reaches the vents if the ducts are poorly connected, not well insulated and travel through unheated spaces such as the attic or crawlspace, says the government. “If you are a halfway savvy do-it-yourselfer, and your ductwork and heating and air-conditioning equipment are in the attic, you can do an awful lot to fix your system, at low cost,” says Sachs.
First, look for obvious places in the attic, basement or in crawlspaces where ducts have become disconnected. Reconnect them, and fix places where pipes are pinched, which impedes flow of heated air to the house, says the Department of Energy’s Ryan.
Fix remaining gaps with tape, but don’t use traditional duct tape, which deteriorates; instead, use metal-backed tape ($6-$10 per roll) or aerosol sealant. Where possible, wrap the ducts’ exterior with special duct insulation ($8-$12 for 15 feet). Though the cost will be substantially more, it’s a good idea to get a professional to help insulate ducts when electrical wires or lighting fixtures are nearby.
Swaddle water heater and pipes. Unless you’ve got a newer water heater that already has built-in insulation, covering your water heater with an insulated “jacket” ($17-$20) will keep costs down, especially if your heater is in an unheated place like a garage. Also, wrap water pipes ($1-$5 per 5-foot section) when possible, especially when they run through uninsulated areas.
Winterize windows. If you can’t afford storm windows, put plastic film on those windows ($6 covers three windows) where a clear view isn’t crucial, which will curb drafts and keep windows from rattling.
Buy a low-flow showerhead. A water-efficient showerhead (often less than $20) can use 25% to 50% less hot water, saving both on water and power bills, with little to no reduction in user satisfaction, says Prindle.
Buy a smart thermostat. If you’re the kind of person who forgets to turn the temperature down at night and before work, but who doesn’t mind programming things like the TV remote control, a “smart” thermostat ($50-$100) can be set to change the temperature for you.
Keep your furnace in shape. “It’s amazing how often a heating or air conditioning unit stops working because a $3 or $15 air filter is clogged,” says Sachs. Replace the air filter ($4-$16) according to manufacturer’s directions and your heating system will operate more efficiently.
Oil-fired boilers should be cleaned and tuned annually, and gas systems, every two years ($100-$125). By maintaining your heating unit, you can save between 3% and 10% on heating bills, says ACEEE.
Look for other insulation opportunities. Some well-placed insulation, especially in the attic of older homes, can save a bundle ($7-$16, in rolls from 22-32 feet, depending on insulation value).
First, however, Sachs recommends going into the attic and looking for black-stained areas on the edges of the fiberglass. That’s dust, and it shows where air is flowing up out of the living space. Sealing that area first will do more good than simply piling on more insulation.
By following all of the aforementioned strategies, the owner of an older home can likely save much more than 20% on heating bills, he says.
Thinking bigSo you’ve spent the minimum and will now save a noticeable chunk of money. What else can you do in the future? Replace appliances, heating units, light fixtures and bulbs with high-efficiency replacements.
It costs money to save money, however. While an adequate vinyl window might cost $100-$150, a double-paned window with a low e-rating (that’s a good thing) can cost $50-$100 more, says Nevil Eastwood, director of construction and environmental resources for Habitat for Humanity International in Georgia. “That adds up, when you’ve got 15 windows in your house,” Eastwood acknowledges.
Many experts therefore recommend buying high-efficiency windows and appliances as their predecessors wear out and you need to replace them anyway. Over time, the extra cost is recouped in improved efficiency.
“If your furnace is over 20 years old, you’re probably paying far more to use it,” says Maria Vargas, spokesperson for Energy Star, a federal government-backed program that promotes energy efficiency and that lends its name to energy-saving products. Furnaces bearing the Energy Star label are about 15% more efficient than a standard conventional model, says Vargas.
A Chicago resident might pay an Energy Star premium of $1,400 or so on an average home furnace for that area, Vargas says, but the savings pay off the extra cost in three or four years.
Many utilities offer discounts or rebates on energy-saving products. Call and ask. Loans are also sometimes available for major improvements that will incorporate energy-efficient products or to purchase a high-efficiency home.
Thank you, George W. (sort of)The Energy Policy Act of 2005 gives most of its $14.5 billion in tax breaks over the next 10 years to businesses, but it does throw a few bones to homeowners, says CCH Inc., a provider of tax and accounting information and software.
Homeowners who make energy-efficient improvements to existing homes can qualify for a 10% tax credit, up to $500. A credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction in taxes, compared with a deduction, which only decreases taxable income. Improvements that can qualify include adding insulation, metal roofs coated with heat-reducing pigments, and energy-efficient windows, doors and skylights (though only $200 can come from windows).
Other items that meet certain criteria qualify for the credit with specific limitations, according to CCH: Advanced main air circulating fans can earn up to a $50 credit; some natural gas, propane or oil furnace or hot water boilers are eligible for up to a $150 credit; and qualifying electric and geothermal heat pumps qualify for up to a $300 credit. The credits can be taken on 2006 and 2007 returns, but the total credits for the two years cannot exceed the $500 maximum, says CCH.
Here’s the hitch. The tax breaks don’t kick in until Jan. 1, which means consumers have to decide whether to make upgrades now, or wait and pay higher fuel prices. Prindle, ACEEE’s deputy directory, recommends this strategy: make any low-cost repairs and upgrades this fall, then invest in pricier upgrades as soon as the tax breaks kick in.
The act also gives homeowners a tax credit for 30% of the cost of buying and installing residential solar water heating and photovoltaic equipment, says CCH. The maximum credit is $2,000. Solar water heaters for swimming pools and hot tubs do not qualify. The credit, which expires at the end of 2007, also applies to homeowners who install fuel cells to supply electricity. The maximum credit is $500 for each .5 kilowatt of capacity.
Still need help?If you’re really in a pinch to pay that heating bill, some agencies and governments offer help. For example, the city of Bellevue, Wash., near Seattle, offers discounts for low-income seniors and low-income disabled and a tax rebate for all low-income customers who meet certain eligibility requirements. Contact your local utility or local Community Action Agency. National assistance for low-income families who want to make energy-saving home improvements is also available at the Department of Energy Web site.

Christmas 2005 continued

So there’s no presents and I’m already feeling guilty. Maybe money will wash away the guilt. Several years ago we did a treasure hunt for the children. There were 10 clues each with a verse attached to the clue. If you found the answer there was an envelope with a twenty-dollar bill inside. It went over really well with the kids. I guess maybe I’ll get creative with the clues once again. GOD GIVE ME INSPIRATION.

We’ve moved to Charlotte. Finally settling in yet there are still 50 boxes in the garage and no room for cars. Do not buy a house without first making sure the cars will fit in the garage. Let’s just say that my three cars are in the drive for the last 5 months. I can’t even park them on the street because of a clause in the homeowner’s association handbook that prohibits one from doing so.

Back to Christmas, I’ve gotten involved in a couple of things like teaching a Bible Study and joining several women’s clubs. One of note is the Assistance League. Remember the teddy bear tree. Their thrift store profits go towards clothing and supplying a snack for over 7000 needy elementary school children in Charlotte. I brought a tree that continues to give.

I wanted not to go over a page and I did. I want to wish you all the good blessings in the world.
Joy
Peace
Happiness
Health
Prosperity
Generosity
Thankfulness
To name a few.

I’m sending each and everyone a massive hug and kiss.

Remember the teddy bears.

Love,
Susan

This year is different. We decided to have a peaceful Christmas. What does that actually mean? First of all we decided no presents. When I pass the malls near our house and seeing not one free parking space at Carolina Mall I say “thank God” I don’t have to be in that mess. Yet I am trying to think what would please God as a gift? Is it my prayers? Is it my heart? Is it someone else’s needs? I don’t know yet. Maybe it’s all these things and more.
It’s a week before Christmas. We were singing Joyful Joyful at Church today, the first Noel as well. I started for at last to feel some Christmas bliss and peace thrown in for good measure. I haven’t decorated the house for I left all the decorations in Winston-Salem under my steps in the garage. I did buy a tree at the Assistance League Thrift Shop in Charlotte. The woman who runs the store asked me my theme. I looked around and saw so many little teddy bears. I exclaimed my theme is “I NEED A HUG”. Figuring that if I needed a hug maybe someone else needed one too.
I'm going to continue this Christmas blog when I've finished my Christmas Letter.

Correction Shannon's blog is http://shopkins.blogspot.com/

Correction Shannon's blog is http://shopkins.blogspot.com/

If there is anyone in Charlotte, NC who wants some homebaked cookies for free please e-mail me and they are yours.
Mom

I'm feeling better. Caught up with Jessica and that made my day this weekend. Hoping to see her when she comes back to Charlotte to see her family after the New Year.
Received an S.O.S from Shannon she desparately needs prayer for her financial obligations to be meet, so please join me in prayer for her. If there is anything you can do personally go to her blogsite. Her link is on the side of my blog.
Jolly is a balance I've found for the Christmas holiday season. Don't want too much, don't want too little. It's a balance.
Yesterday went to a cookie exchange. First time in my life. Got up and made 6 dozen cookies. Should have tried the receipe before I did it. They stuck to the bottom of the pan. I felt like the ugly duckling. All those Martha Stewart looking cookies on display. Mine tasted good I've been told. My friend Mia came over and picked the ugly duckling cookies as her favorites. I didn't even tell her they were mine until after the fact. I found that after I tasted three cookies they all tasted the same. So much for the fantasy and the reality. The reality is I didn't even want them in my house. I don't need the butter, sugar, flour, chocolate, nuts, and excess. At least my waistband doesn't nor does Jan need the extra calories. I think about all the times around the Curves circuit I'd have to go to work it off. Is there a spiritual lesson there?
KEEP IT SIMPLE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON.
GIVE THE GIFT OF YOURSELF.
GIVE A SPIRITUAL GIFT TO SOMEONE TODAY.

Yesterday was the pits but today is better. What a feeling of oppression and depression I felt. I just wanted to get out of my skin at times. Tody it's 7:13 am and I made it. Another day and another opportunity to feel God's peace. The peace of the LORD will guard your heart and mind please show me how this works God. Give all your anxious thoughts to Him. It's the keeping it with Him that is the challenge. Guard my mind, put on the helmet of salvation. I think about Christ's mind overshadowing my own. Help me to see the the little blessings today and feel Your peace.

What do you like to do that is superbly enjoyable? Something that is so much fun you can hardly stand it. Yesterday I went dancing at church. We learnt Israelie dances and steps. Debbie was incredibly good at teaching and calling the steps as we went. I really had fun. It seems to me a challenge to even think of things that really turn me on. Have I gotten too old or too out of the loop? I use to be so fun loving and spontaneous. Is it a product of old age (over 50) or is it a husband that is content to be by himself? I don't know I'll have to think about it. But know that I had a great time yesterday even though one of the steps was a bit over my head or should I say my feet. What was it called something like the amish step. I'll have to look it up or ask Debbie.