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From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 12 May 06 - 07:48 PM

Wonderful news Michelle!

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From: MBSLynne
Date: 12 May 06 - 01:00 PM

And I am grateful and relieved for you! Congratulations!

Love Lynne

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From: LilyFestre
Date: 12 May 06 - 12:44 PM

Today is a GREAT day because my recent medical tests all came back clear. No cancer. No surgery. I am beyond grateful and relieved.

Michelle

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From: LilyFestre
Date: 02 May 06 - 10:21 AM

Today is a good day because I did a presentation and turned in the last of my projects for a class I am taking! Also, later today I will find out my 2 placements for student teaching!!!!!!    :)


Michelle

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From: GUEST,saulgoldie
Date: 25 Apr 06 - 12:29 PM

I just ate an orange that was soooo sweet that it MUST have been sinful!

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From: LilyFestre
Date: 25 Apr 06 - 11:44 AM

Today is a good day because I have completed and turned in a project that has taken me over 6 weeks to finish! Not only that, but I turned it in ahead of schedule! WOOOO HOOOOO! What a relief!!!!   :)

Michelle

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From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 24 Apr 06 - 01:07 PM

Today is a good day because my manager handed me a letter containing my payrise which is back dated from the 1st April! We were told earlier in the year that we wouldn't be getting a payrise this year and although its only small its better than a kick in the teeth!

Thanks Kathy! Good luck with the final draft, I can still remember writing, drafting and redrafting my dissertaion for my degree. Enjoy your holiday!

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From:
Date: 24 Apr 06 - 12:26 PM

Ohh well done Khatt!!! Its a good day because I've just started on my final draft and we've just booked a super cheap holiady to Turkey...two weeks to go

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From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 20 Apr 06 - 12:32 PM

Today is a good day because I got on the scales and I have lost a grand total of 3 stone since the end of January! I'm really pleased and I can now see the results so much so that I have had to buy a whole load of new clothes and shoes!!!

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From: wysiwyg
Date: 20 Apr 06 - 10:40 AM

Today Is A Good Day Because...... one of our new songbooks is printed and ready to collate, the next is coming along nicely, and yet another will be ready by fall. Each has improvements over the previous ones, and the first one is in revision now, too, for a summer reprint.

~Susan

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From: GUEST,Diva
Date: 20 Apr 06 - 10:34 AM

Well yesterday really but we are still on a high!! My partner was giving a lecture on folk plays in Scotland and revived a folk play which hadn't been performed in Scotland for a hundred years. The "weans" (who are in their 20's) really pulled it off, especially the sword fight which was spectacular and have been offered two gigs on the strength of it. Later that evening we had our first meeting of our "Backstage" club. We had a great turnout, smashing singing and storytelling and piping and another performance of the play, which we filmed. Tonight we a giving a party for our mummers, to say thanks. Oh and I think I've finally sorted out my structure for my dissertation, deadline 5th May. So all in all a jolly good couple of days!!!

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From: Jerry Rasmussen
Date: 19 Apr 06 - 06:23 PM

Today was extremely stressful and I am as limp as a dishrag. But it has been a very, very, very good day in that all of the problems that created the stress were resolved far better than I could have hoped for.

I am extremely thankful for today. Just don't expect me to run the Boston Marathon.

Maybe tomorrow, though.

Jerry

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From: autolycus
Date: 19 Apr 06 - 06:10 PM

....'cos I'm still online.


Ivor

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From: LilyFestre
Date: 19 Apr 06 - 03:59 PM

I've not been feeling well lately and have been having pain that wakes me up and keeps me up during the night. It is also the end of the semester crunch time so I have a ton of work to do, the combination is difficult.

So, why is today a good day? Today is a good day because the love of my life is so thoughtful and besides all the things he has helped me out with this week, I found this in my email today:

"Just wanted to say I love you and hope you are feeling better. Take a break and go play your fiddle outside in the fresh air.

Love you"

<3 <3 <3

:) :) :) Michelle

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From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 17 Apr 06 - 03:04 PM

You're very welcome Michelle.

He's home and the roast beef dinner turned out pretty good....I impressed myself!!!!

Good to have you home bear xxx

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From: LilyFestre
Date: 17 Apr 06 - 02:20 PM

That's just sweet of you. I'm sure he will love it and be most happy to be coming home to you!   :)

In fact, I like the idea so much that I think I'll do something similar for my honey today.

Thanks for sharing the great idea! :)

Michelle

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From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 17 Apr 06 - 12:05 PM

Today is a good day because Micca is coming home from Wales. He's been there since the wedding of the year and is recovering from Miskin Folk Festival. I'm cooking a roast beef dinner for him to welcome him home.

I've nearly finished decorating the dining room and it looks bright and warm.

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From: LilyFestre
Date: 17 Apr 06 - 11:40 AM

Today is a good day because we are getting a larger refund check from Uncle Sam than anticipated, I paid the property taxes, ran into a friend at the store, and am taking the rest of the day to myself.

Yeah, paying taxes isn't fun and now I'm broke but I feel better now that they aren't hanging over my head....so that does make today rather nice.

Michelle

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From: LilyFestre
Date: 16 Apr 06 - 06:48 PM

Today is a good day because after a very long 2 nights of being sick, I finally feel like a human being again. We celebrated Easter by going on a picnic. The sky was blue, the sun was shining, geese were calling to one another, I saw the first blue heron of the season and the company was the finest in the land! :)

Michelle

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From: GUEST,Crystal
Date: 16 Apr 06 - 04:31 PM

I made Hot Cross Buns and they turned out OK
They rose and tasted fairly good!

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From: freda underhill
Date: 16 Apr 06 - 03:06 AM

That's a very beautiful song, Jerry..

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From: Firecat
Date: 15 Apr 06 - 06:30 PM

My butterfly ring came, I found out I am going to get £100 on May 4 for being a poll clerk for the local elections and the new series of Doctor Who started.

Monday will be a good day too though, cos I'm going to York with my best friend.

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From: LilyFestre
Date: 14 Apr 06 - 08:07 PM

Today is a good day because it is Friday....
Because I can sleep in tomorrow....
Because I accomplished A LOT this week....
Because I had free time to play my violin...
Because I tried some different kinds of music and found it enjoyable...
Because I have some time at home....
Best of all....I have time at home to relax!!!!!!!!!   :)

Michelle

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From: LilyFestre
Date: 14 Apr 06 - 07:12 PM

I like that. :) Thanks for sharing it!

Michelle

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From: Jerry Rasmussen
Date: 14 Apr 06 - 01:44 PM

Hey, Freda:

Yes, there's something special about the morning light. I always liked the song Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise. Many years ago, long before it was a reality, I wrote a song about the morning light:

"Softly the morning moves over the wall
Warming the bed where we lay
Reach out and touch your soft hair as it falls
Welcome another new day
   Soft golden colors, they turn and they spin
   Starting the morning anew
   Feelings they swell and awaken within
   Drawning me nearer to you"

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From: clairerise
Date: 14 Apr 06 - 09:35 AM

i learnt a new chord and it has stuck a million more tunes in my head

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From: freda underhill
Date: 14 Apr 06 - 01:21 AM

My 26 year old son came by today. When he was a toddler we used to call him Boo-Boo. he told me that my grandaughter Rosie (his niece, 18 months) is now calling him Boo-Boo.

A couple of months ago I gave him my easel and paints - he has started painting and I'm very happy to see him develop that part of himself. I guess, as gnu said, people often get happiness from their kids.

I feel happy when I wake up and look through my filmy magenta curtains to see the light patterened on the green leaves outside. Its always a good way to wake up.

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From: Donuel
Date: 11 Apr 06 - 02:52 PM

Its 71 out and blooms are everywhere.

I'll be recording with a blind guitarist this week and also auditioning him for a well paid concert series with the help of a composer friend who incidently found out this week that he will have his piano concerto performed at the Kennedy Center this summer.

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From: GUEST,saulgoldie
Date: 10 Apr 06 - 09:54 PM

I woke up to the news on the radio. Obviously, the electricity was working. And some reporters were working hard to bring me the news through the marvelous means of through-the-air radio waves.

I went to the bathroom to wash my face, and CLEAN hot and cold running water came out of the tap at the flick of a lever. Clear water. At the flick of a lever. And when I get the water bill, I am always amazed at how little I pay for this privilege.

I went into the kitchen, and it was filled with all kinds of foods that were unbelievably affordable when I bought them, and free from infestation of any kind.

I got dressed in clean clothes with all their buttons and zippers and no holes. And they were warm enough for the weather, which is still on the cool side.

I got in my car, which is paid for and runs fine and went to my job, which is relatively secure from the onslaught of forced job changes.

I contemplated some of the songs I will play for an upcoming set at the College (where I work).

My day started off better than the days of something like 80% of the world's people. And that is why it is a good day!

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From: LilyFestre
Date: 07 Apr 06 - 10:06 PM

I attended an interesting seminar on differentiated instruction and compacted curriculum. I was able to visit my first graders, got lots of hugs, and attend a play that they were putting on. I got to spend some time with my favorite aunt who is visiting the area, looked at some new real estate, it's Friday and I received an unexpected birthday card from an old friend!!!! :)

Michelle

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From: freda underhill
Date: 01 Apr 06 - 11:19 PM

You will have made his mother very happy, Michelle, knowing that her son is remembered and loved by people outside the family.


my day is a beautiful one here - warm sunlight, clear skies, and a peaceful morning with friends.

good luck with your day

freda

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From: LilyFestre
Date: 01 Apr 06 - 10:47 PM

I talked with my friend's mom for over an hour. She shared lots of stories and we had a nice walk down memory lane. Because I missed his funeral, she is sending me a video tape of the service. I don't know if that makes this a good day or not....he was my best friend and I'm not sure I want to really see what the goodbye is all about.

Michelle

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From: LilyFestre
Date: 31 Mar 06 - 09:44 PM

Today I posted pictures of my childhood best friend, John, on my high school class reunion site. He died unexpectedly in 1999. I had some prints made, 2 enlargements made and then framed them. There will be a special spot at the reunion for a memorial for our classmates who aren't here anymore. I got to thinking that maybe his parents would like to see the pictures and stories posted. I haven't seen them or talked with them in years. I also thought that maybe they would like some of the photos, or had photos they would like to add for the memorial. Anyway, I was really nervous about calling them. I didn't want to cause them any sad feelings or heartache. I called anyway. They weren't home so I left a message. John's mom called back and left a message.

I was SO glad to hear her voice and she said she was thrilled that I called. Hearing her voice slams me back in time and is flooding me with memories. I can't seem to stop the tears....bittersweet...incredibly bittersweet.

Michelle

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From: LilyFestre
Date: 24 Mar 06 - 07:58 PM

LOL...make that, she wrapped her arms around me....not her eyes..LOLOLOL!   :) :) :)

Michelle

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From: LilyFestre
Date: 24 Mar 06 - 07:56 PM

I went to an awesome seminar this morning where I got to meet with the school's Life Skills teacher, her students and the guidance counselor...what a dynamic group of people...learned lots and lots! That was good, but the best part happened before the seminar. The seminar took place in an elementary school cafeteria. There were a group of us that arrived fairly early and some children were just finishing up their breakfast. I took my coat off, settled into my seat, got my notebook out when this curly topped little blonde girl came running over and wrapped her eyes around me. Mrs. Lilyfestre!!!!!! WE ALL MISS YOU!!!!!

This child was in the classroom where I recently taught for 6 weeks. Talk about melting a heart. :) But wait, there's more....during the seminar, the principal stuck her head in the door to let everyone know that there was an art show, complete with ongoing skits, taking place in the gymnasium and we should all take a look before we leave. Ok, sounded great. The seminar ended, I walked into the gym with another woman who student taught directly across the hall from me. Pretty soon we both notice all the little first grade heads turning and big toothless grins coming our way. Then they started waving....and pretty soon they came running over for hugs. It feels SO good to know that I made a connection with these children....words simply cannot do the feeling justice.

They made my day. :)


Michelle

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From: LilyFestre
Date: 23 Mar 06 - 02:48 PM

I got new glasses yesterday and can finally SEE the WORLD!!!!! I have a much better sense of depth and less fuzz!!!!   WOO HOOO!!!

Michelle

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From: GUEST,Chris B (Born Again Scouser)
Date: 23 Mar 06 - 06:42 AM

....because I finally got that job application off.

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From: Alba
Date: 22 Mar 06 - 07:51 AM

Fingers crossed indeed Lynne...wishing EPN and yourself a very postive outcome on that one.:)

Today is a good day becasue I woke up!
Today is a good day because yesterday I reached a decision about something and in doing so I feel VERY happy.


No sunshine here but as the sun is only hiding I can handle that!

Y'all have as good a day as I intend to have...**really big GRIN**

Jude

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From: MBSLynne
Date: 22 Mar 06 - 06:11 AM

EPN, who was made redundant at the end of January (though is still working on contract with the company, clearing up), has had info on the ideal job today. Keep fingers crossed for us. The day he gets the job will be even better.

And the sun is shining.

Love Lynne

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From: Bunnahabhain
Date: 21 Mar 06 - 07:50 PM

she loves me.

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From: ranger1
Date: 21 Mar 06 - 06:03 PM

It's my birthday and so many wonderful people have wished me a happy birthday. And I found my first flowers of spring today on our daily outing with the dogs. Two coltsfoot blossoms in a sheltered spot.

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From: Jerry Rasmussen
Date: 21 Mar 06 - 04:41 PM

Because I finished the Gospel Messengers CD. And tonight, I give Joe and Frankie their first batch..

Jerry

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From: LilyFestre
Date: 21 Mar 06 - 04:30 PM

LF,

   I've met your fine self and those twinkly eyes...I'm thinking you've a good many more days to enjoy! :) You made quite the impression on Mr. Lilyfestre!

Michelle

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From: Leadfingers
Date: 21 Mar 06 - 04:22 PM

Michelle - At my age , NOT being in the Obits a definate plus !!

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From: LilyFestre
Date: 21 Mar 06 - 04:16 PM

I'm kinda feeling sorry for you if that's the only reason your day is a good one.........

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From: Purple Foxx
Date: 21 Mar 06 - 04:12 PM

Wrong!

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From: Leadfingers
Date: 21 Mar 06 - 04:12 PM

AND 400th Post

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From: Leadfingers
Date: 21 Mar 06 - 04:10 PM

I wasnt in the Obits column again !!

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From: Purple Foxx
Date: 21 Mar 06 - 03:40 PM

Got up.
Checked pulse.
Had one.
It's always a good day when that happens.

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From: LilyFestre
Date: 21 Mar 06 - 03:34 PM

Just because!!!!!!

:) Michelle