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From: LilyFestre
Date: 21 Mar 06 - 01:07 PM

On my way home today I stopped for a flock of turkeys who were crossing the dirt road to get from the woods into a corn field. There were 50 if there was 1....lots of birds. I pulled the car over, rolled down the window, turned the engine off, watched and listened. Some of the floew away, others ran and some eyed me and took their sweet time. I enjoyed listening to them.

A few more miles down the road and I came upon 3 deer having some lunch. I stopped again, pulling the car over, windows down and watching. They looked at me, wiggled their tails and continued to eat. One kept her head up and kept very still. I said hello to her and the other two popped their heads up. The moved around a bit and I told them how beautiful I thought they were. They ate a bit more and left, tails high, jumping over the brush.

When I got home, I received a phone call that made me most happy. I am going to be taking part in an Urban Seminar later this spring. I'll be leaving this beautiful countryside to teach at an inner city school for 2 weeks. I'll be teaching, taking evening courses, helping with community projects, coordinating a children's fair and then a presentation upon my return. I know it's a lot for two weeks but I am really excited about it!!!!!!!!!

Michelle

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From: GUEST,bflat
Date: 11 Mar 06 - 11:38 PM

For the first time I actually got the meaning of the lyrics of a song by John Prine from one albumn/CD, I been listening to often. Thought I knew but now I do, if only for me. His writings are oh so clever. Great song writer. Enigmatic!

Ellen

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From: LilyFestre
Date: 11 Mar 06 - 09:02 AM

Today is a good day because spring is in the air, I can literally smell it! The birds are chirping away and the cats brought me a nice half of a mouse this morning. :) I woke up early and snuggled with a kitten and watched the sun come up while my husband played guitar.

In a bit, we are headed to the Finger Lakes region of New York, stopping along at all the little antique shops and also at our favorite winery. After a very hectic 6 weeks, that sounds like heaven to me. :)

Happy Spring!

Michelle

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From: Donuel
Date: 02 Mar 06 - 12:22 PM

Finally robots and inanimate objects have rights.

A UK motorist was finded $160 for giving the finger to a speed trap camera - not for speeding. The law broken was covered under the Public Order Act.

We can only hope that the money will help soothe the hurt feelings of the robot camera.

http://www.rense.com/general69/fined.htm

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From: GUEST
Date: 02 Mar 06 - 11:25 AM

Today is a good day because I have a few days off after I finish tonight and I'm going away for a singing weekend with a whole bunch of friends (old and new.

Dave

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From: ranger1
Date: 02 Mar 06 - 11:10 AM

Just because. No special reason, it's just a good day.

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From: Jerry Rasmussen
Date: 02 Mar 06 - 11:01 AM

For starters, today is a good day because I saw this thread. Skimming back many posts I had to smile because I mentioned in November that I had new software computer and was starting to burn a CD of the Gospel Messengers. That was premature. The software that I had just purchased ended up never working. After a month of endless exchanged e-mails and phone calls, I finally age up on it and the software is now landfill.

Here it is, four or five months later, and I've got some stale good news. I'm working on the Gospel Messengers CD. The difference is that I am almost done.. my new software works beautifully and I am within a few hours of burning the Master CD. I already have 10 songs mastered to my satisfaction, and have started laying out the booklet and back for the case.

On top of that, I've already made a CD of my own songs... most of which were intended to be included on my third album for Folk Legacy, which never materialized. And, I'm doing the layout for the booklet for my last album, Handful Of Songs, which should be ready within a couple of weeks.

Hallelujah!

Most of all, it's a beautiful, snowy day, and I am filled with energy and enthusiasm.

And thanksgiving.

Jerry

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From: Crystal
Date: 02 Mar 06 - 11:00 AM

Today is good because it is my birthday and it is snowing!.
However the ultracentrifuge isn't working, and, since I am the only person to have used it in the past year it is looking a lot like my fault!

Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because......
From: LilyFestre
Date: 02 Mar 06 - 10:45 AM

Today is a good day because it is a snow day....an unplanned break that I am most thankful for!

I am going to have my eyes checked later today and then the hunt for new glasses will begin...it's been about 5 years or so...

And finally, today is Dr. Suess Day!!! I have my big red and white hat on...how about you?

Green eggs and ham, anyone? *G*

Michelle

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From: Ella who is Sooze
Date: 02 Mar 06 - 09:50 AM

I'm leaving work now in a minute and i'm going to buy some paint yippeeee and tomorrow's friday

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From: Diva
Date: 02 Mar 06 - 09:47 AM

I got an A for my 3rd year course on the Witch hunts and folk belief

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From: katlaughing
Date: 01 Mar 06 - 11:46 PM

My crocuses/i are coming up, peeking out with their beautiful purple petals. Spring is almost sprung!

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From: Amos
Date: 23 Dec 05 - 02:14 PM

The floors are in, the nice rugs laid down, the furnioture cleaned and replaced in a better distirbution, the patio swept and the garage scrubbed down and restored to order, the carpets clean, the daughter home for Xmas, the bills so far all paid, and the job is fun. In an hour or three I will be off for a long weekend for Xmas with my Best Beloved Girls, mother and daughter, and it doesn't get better than that! And Barky wrote a very nice song and did a fine job composing it in Garage Band, and so she now has her first "CD", with pictures and all, even though only one song on it. Life is good.

A

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From: ranger1
Date: 23 Dec 05 - 12:14 PM

I spent the morning helping good friends, most of my Chistmas preparations are done and I'm looking forward to spending Christmas with family. What more can anyone ask for?

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From: saulgoldie
Date: 23 Dec 05 - 08:18 AM

I just got back from a great little trip. The flights were pretty uneventful, and I even survived the security unpleasantness.

Spent some good time with Dad. Shared some of the (premium!) scotch I brought him, and gleaned some fatherly wisdom from some of the tales he told me. There is still much more to do while he is still "vertical," but this was good dose.

Managed to get off for a few hours to see a friend who is surviving with an inoperable brain tumor. He is doing better than some people who are totally healthy (at least physically). He is amazing, and an inspiration. On doctor's orders he has had to stop smoking and drinking. Curiously enough, he had not too long ago bought a REALLY expensive pipe, and also had the good fortune to be given a nice bottle of single malt 10-year whisky. He gave them both to me! I smoked the pipe on the ride home from the airport, and sipped the whisky after I unpacked.

I am back online, checking my email and checking in with my friends on Mudcat, and things are looking pretty good at the moment. Perhaps I won't tune in to the news for a while...

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From: LilyFestre
Date: 12 Dec 05 - 10:16 AM

Today is a good day because by 2:00pm I will be finished with my finals and this semester has come to an end! Break time!!!! :)

Michelle

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From: LilyFestre
Date: 02 Dec 05 - 11:27 AM

Well, Happy, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!! :)

Today is a good day here because I woke up sick and am now feeling much better! :)

Michelle

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From: saulgoldie
Date: 02 Dec 05 - 10:32 AM

I just talked with Dad. He is, as he likes to say, "still vertical." Talked a bit about music and instruments. He COULD have been a concert violinist, having been invited by the Philadelphia Philharmonic. But opted for other adventures, among them fighting in "the last good war." Gonna plan a visit to him over the holidays while he is still here.

It is my day off AND my birfday! Mom is taking me to a rilly nice restaurant to honor it.

Had a great smoke, Smauel Gawith 1792 in a 3/4 bent rusticated Aldo Velani.

Picked up my Alvarez Yairi and thoroughly enjoyed its sound and some of the songs I have missed. "When you learn a song, you've got a friend for life." I think that is from Bill Danoff. Still haven't decided if I will keep it or sell it in favor of a Martin. But it is a thoroughly wonderful instrument. And after my tour of the Martin factory, I am sooo appreciative of the effort and skill that goes into making any guitar.

Watching The Daily Show (that I time-shifted cause it's on too late for me to stay up). The folks that put it together are pure genius!

Mudcat Cafe is purring along, and it is a GREAT place to go to be with GREAT people.

Truly a very good day!

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From: LilyFestre
Date: 08 Nov 05 - 06:09 PM

Today is a good day because...

I spent some time with my girlfriend and played with the twins.

My girlfriend sent me home with a container of chili and some homemade pumpkin bread...I don't have to cook dinner!

Another friend kept me company while I worked on something that is difficult for me. She also rattled my brain...made me think....gave me the space to wrap my brain about some new ideas and solutions.

This same friend gave me some new clothes!! WOOO HOOOO!!! :)

Michelle

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From: Jerry Rasmussen
Date: 07 Nov 05 - 10:44 PM

I am using my new computer, which my son helped install yesterday. I've also installed nedw software for editing and burning CDs and can finally start putting together a CD of the Gospel Messengers.

All good things come to those who wait. And wait, and wait.

Jerry

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From: Amos
Date: 07 Nov 05 - 08:15 PM

Today was a good day because there are new floors in my ffice and our kitchen, shiny oaken and lovely and new. (Not hardwood -- engineered flooring -- but just as beautiful and a LOT easier to maintain).

A

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From: LilyFestre
Date: 07 Nov 05 - 09:47 AM

Today is a good day because:

1. Our house didn't get blown away in the violent storm that banged it's way through here late in the afternoon yesterday.

2. I was able to sleep all night, only up twice.

3. I made a nice breakfast for my husband and packed him a healthy lunch...that always makes me feel good.

4. I don't have to have the furnace on just yet.


*Deep breath* Ok...there are some positives today...there are.

Michelle

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From: Jerry Rasmussen
Date: 24 Oct 05 - 08:02 PM

Because my wife and I just watched the movie, Three Coins In The Fountain. We recently went on a trip to Europe and two of the places my wife most wanted to see were the Trevi Fountain in Rome, and the city of Venice. When we got back, I bought a DVD of the movie over eBay and it arrived today. This morning when we got up (and before the mail had arrived) we went on a long walk on a new river walkway they just built in our home town of Derby (Connecticut, not England.) It was a beautiful morning and after the walk we went out for breakfast. When the mail arrived, my wife was very excited to see that we'd just got the DVD in the mail and after supper, we watched the movie. Neither of us remember it very well, not having seen it since it came out in the 50's. We didn't remember that there is a whole section that takes place in Venice, and my wife was so excited, she was jumping up and down! We thoroughly enjoyed the movie, and I know it won't be the last time that we watch it. The movie is very Hollywood-romantic.

That can't touch Derby-romantic...

Jerry and a very joyful wife

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From: LilyFestre
Date: 24 Oct 05 - 07:14 PM

Today is a good day because while the weather is busy being all blustery outside, I am inside with a pot of homemade turkey vegetable soup on the stove, candles are lit and it's just cozy here. :)

Michelle

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From: LilyFestre
Date: 13 Jul 05 - 05:31 PM

Today is a GREAT DAY because it is the day we celebrate our 13th wedding anniversary! :)

Michelle

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From: LilyFestre
Date: 11 Jul 05 - 08:33 PM

I had to take my oldest kitty for surgery on his ear today. He made it through the surgery just fine and will be able to come home tomorrow. That makes today a very good day in my book!

Michelle

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From: LilyFestre
Date: 09 Jul 05 - 01:02 PM

Today is a good day because when I woke up, I didn't step on the carcas of a rather large dead mouse laying on the braided rug....I only stepped in it's intestines which were on the hardwood.

That was mighty thoughtful of Little Miss Millie to leave the icky parts on the wood where they would be easier to clean up.

=^..^= Michelle

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From: ranger1
Date: 09 Jul 05 - 09:16 AM

Today is a good day because after I post this, I'm out the door to pick up my nephew, who I haven't seen for a year. And I get him all to myself for the next four days! Yippeee! Oops, gotta run, or I'll be late!

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From: LilyFestre
Date: 06 Jul 05 - 03:29 PM

Today is a good day because I got something accomplished which is more than I thought would happen. Little by little, step by step...

Michelle

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From: LilyFestre
Date: 05 Jul 05 - 11:03 PM

Oh yeah....today is a good day too because I have sleeping pills...they take a while to kick in though...but hey...at least I will be able to get some sleep!

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From: LilyFestre
Date: 05 Jul 05 - 10:07 PM

For those of you who know me....you might want to stop here. For the rest of you, today was a good day because I danced naked in an early morning rain. It was WONDERFUL....birds were singing, the cool squishy grass under my feet, cold rain drizzling down my back, the summer rain leaving my hair ever so soft.....yep...that was good!!!! Thunderstorms are cropping up all around these hills...may just go do it again before bed.

Michelle

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From: MMario
Date: 05 Jul 05 - 07:55 PM

Knowing is probably better then being left in limbo - but hugs to you anyway Michelle. Big ones!

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From: wysiwyg
Date: 05 Jul 05 - 07:23 PM

GOOD post, Michelle. Proud of you, even through what I suspect is sarcasm.... Keep posting here!

~Susan

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From: LilyFestre
Date: 05 Jul 05 - 12:38 PM

Today is a good day because we got some rain which will help to fill up the pool for that last half inch.

Today is a good day because I don't have to wait and wonder anymore about whether Veronica will be on the bus...because she isn't.

Michelle

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From: Diva
Date: 05 Jul 05 - 09:08 AM

Have finally recovered from Newcastleton Festival.....wasn't that fou' just tired(honest)Cracking weekend lovely to see Ray fisher and Di Henderson and lots of folk have said the saturday night celidh was just like the old days. ohhh and got 2nd place in the Border ballads

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From: LilyFestre
Date: 05 Jul 05 - 01:16 AM

Today is a good day because I enjoyed a nice small town community parade. It is also a good day because I made it through without causing too much damage to anyone and because I let someone else help me figure out how it was best to get through this day...especially since I wasn't doing such a hot job of it on my own. So....to you two fine folks that know who you are....thank you and I WILL be getting around to hugging you both sometime soon.....

Michelle

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From: LilyFestre
Date: 30 Jun 05 - 09:36 AM

Yesterday was a great day because I spent it with my husband who is on vacation....we went out in the woods, stopped by our cabin, went walking amongst the ferns and found a baby deer who jumped up and ran off...I'm not sure who startled who more! Later we hung out at the bookstore for a few hours, watched a large storm roll in and back out and stopped for an ice cream cone on the way home. Neither of us had our watches on, we did what we wanted, when we wanted and really, REALLY enjoyed the day!

This morning he told me to get ready to go and soon we will be going on some kind of mystery trip. I don't know where we will land but I am excited and looking forward to the day. :) In my book, that makes it a great day already!

:) Michelle

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From: JennyO
Date: 20 Jun 05 - 11:09 AM

Good news about Veronica, Michelle. I'm very happy for you.

Jenny

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From: Peace
Date: 19 Jun 05 - 09:25 PM

Today is a great day because I wasn't in the hatched-matched-dispatched column of the paper.

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From: LilyFestre
Date: 19 Jun 05 - 07:51 PM

Well....today is a good day because since 4:00am this morning I have thrown up 14 times and I'm still half alive...not sure why I am...but I am!

Also, for those of you who remember the name Veronica in association with me, it looks like she is coming for a 2 month stay.....I'm am SO excited....can't wait to hug that sweet child!

Michelle

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From: LilyFestre
Date: 15 Jun 05 - 10:51 PM

Today is a good day because my friend was released from the hospital and she is going to be okay. :)

Another reason today is a good day is because I was surprised with flowers. :)


Michelle

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From: LilyFestre
Date: 03 Jun 05 - 01:21 PM

I decided to travel to work with my husband today. He goes to work while I wander around the area. I was happily surprised to find an art fest going on in the center of town...all the streets are closed, lots of ethnic food, crafts, music....everything from a children's bluegrass band to belly dancing!! I LOVE the belly dancing music...gonna have to find some of that.....

It's a lovely day and I am happy....that makes it an extrordinary day!!! :)

Michelle

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From: Diva
Date: 01 Jun 05 - 01:05 PM

We had a blast in Ypsos! We were asked if we were on honeymoon(very flattering after a year and a half) I had a good exam and am finished for the summer and I don't have to work on saturday as shop is still in the middle of the refit!!!!!!

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From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 30 May 05 - 07:54 AM

He's officially named Raven now... unofficially, he's Blackmalkin!

LTS

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From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 29 May 05 - 12:48 PM

We picked up our newest member, a little black tom kitten, still to be officially named.

7 weeks old, eyes just changing to green, a nose like Cyrano de Bergerac and ears like Dumbo.... he's gorgeous!

LTS

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From: jpk
Date: 28 May 05 - 06:14 PM

got out of bed this morning still breathing,thank you lord,once again,it's a wouderfull day to be alive,no matter how things may go!

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From: mg
Date: 28 May 05 - 03:22 PM

i left my purse on my porch with for once a whole lot of money in it that i was going to use for furnishing my new house....itwas there when i got badk and this is the weekend when this place teems with people...mostly totally honest ones of course but i'm glad anyway. mg

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From: LilyFestre
Date: 28 May 05 - 11:19 AM

A little over 2 weeks ago, one of our cats had kittens, 3 of them! Their eyes are now open but in the last two days, we noticed that 2 of the kittens have one eye glued shut and the poor third kitten's eyes were both glued shut. I am happy to say that I tried an old home remedy that was suggested to me of warming milk and soaking a tea bag in the milk, squeeze some of the milk out and apply the bag to the kittens eyes.

I had tried warm water but it didn't touch it. The tea bag soaked in warm milk worked GREAT! All 3 sets of little blue eyes are peeking about and I am most happy!

:) Michelle

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From: Diva
Date: 23 May 05 - 02:56 AM

me and my sweetie are off to Corfu....got my books and going to revise for my exam the day after we come back!!!!

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From: LilyFestre
Date: 23 May 05 - 12:09 AM

Today is a good day because I had fun outside chasing and catching chickens! We had gone out for a bit and came home to find a chicken...2 chickens...OMG....why is half the flock of chickens running around the front yard? Ok...hole in the fence. Oh no...chicken feathers everywhere and the damned fox was about to get another one. We startled the fox, the chicken got away and we spent the next hour or so catching chickens...always fun to do in the daylight! LOL...my husband chased them one way and I chased them another....we laughed ALOT!

Our nearest neighbor's sheep have started giving birth. She has several fields but the one closest to our house is full of baby lambs...they are SO SWEET! I absolutely LOVE to watch the lambs run! Or should that be, try to run?!?!? :)

Yesterday was pretty stellar too. A client of mine, who I was involved with when he was 8 years old identified himself to me in church. I had no idea who he was but he knew my name. The minute he told me his first name, I knew immediately who he was. He is now 19 years old!!!! Man...I feel old...but what a wonderful feeling to know that he remembered me. I certainly remember him....his looks have changed (no more pudgy cheeks, new glasses) but the smile is the same....as is the sparkle in his eyes. Yep...that kid made my day!

Michelle