Greetings Everyone!

Well I've broken my 28 day record and am exceedingly LATE in a new post, completely missing December of 04. This does not bode well in my book, but so much has happened, that when I get writing, I'm about halfway through until something else happens and its a vicious circle. But I'm back with a new post ;)

WEDDING!

As you are no doubt aware, the Marriage of Tony Lopes and Adriane Moss is now complete. They are now the masters of their ship of life and it is on course for great things. Myself, Ricky And Sandy were there to witness the event and half of the Hathor showed as well, (considering 4 of its members are in their house anyway ;). The wedding was held at Adriane's parents home and it was a fitting location. The home is absolutely beautiful, not too large, not too small, a nice comfortable dwelling, dual level with an enclosed front foyer/deck area that played host to the festivities.

The room was warm, between the candles and bodyheat, but it was worth it, and had the Reverend Ricky Bruckman (Snoogans!) taken a second or two longer with the words of wedding verbiage then we all would've been in happy tears. But Ricky seemed to know the timing well and stopped just shy of a mascara ruining event ;)

I will say this. When Aliens thaw out my cranium and scan it for memory engrams on the human species, I will be happy to say that this memory will be one of the most enduring and clear.

Congratulations House Lopes!


NEW YEARS (OR REGIS PHILBIN... NICE TRY ABC)

New Years Rockin Eve is not the same without Dick Clark. There I said it. And if something happens to him in the future that takes him away from the human race, it will be a truly hard seat to fill. One thing is for sure, Regis can't do it.

Billy Idol on the other hand.... More, More, MORE BABY! Yes, That's right, It was a night, what a night, It Really was, Oh what a night... I said Yeah C'MON... oh errr uhm... sorry. Billy Idol proves once and for all that rock isn't dead, its in Billy Idol's snarl, his bare chest and those tight leather pants.

My God, this man ROCKS! We were all watching the afterparty at the House Lopes, and the audience on camera was having an okay time with the bands and occasional lypsynching singers, but then we were floored when Billy Idol came out and slew the beast of pop kitty crap and raised the mighty banner of Rock high! The Audience went NUTS on screen... Triple Live Gonzo! Intencity in ten cities!!! The air was electric, and I felt it! Or was it the champagne?

When he broke into White Wedding, the second time he came out, there was no going back... The audience, grown up on soy milk and prada, was RUINED! Everytime another artist came on, they were okay and somewhat enthused, but when Idol came out, More MORE !!!!MORE!!!!

Billy Idol Rocks... Nuff Said Baby ;)


HOME AWAY FROM HOME

Jersey is still home for me and you all damn well know it. But Kentucky, it now seems, has a home like feeling to it too, at Tony and Adriane's. There's a few places that are comfortable here, but their place sticks out as a respite from all that drives me to the breaking point & sometimes over. I mention this not to raise ire, but to let those that care about me know that I have a place to go (and a standing invitation) when I just need a little home to go to without hopping a jet ;)

I am sooooooooooo grateful for that.


VALIDATION

I can't share the details here, because well, it wouldn't be proper, but I've had the most amazing few days recently. For those reading at home or at work, I'll spare the details that could get you fired and others embarrassed at the mention, but I will say this. I'd had a problem I wasn't consciously aware of for a while. My self worth was in the toilet and my engine was at 115% approaching warp core breach. I was seriously in danger of overstressing and blowing up.

I'm not now. After a sabbatical of tender care, inclusiveness, ask afters and several shared moments I'm back in operating condition and perhaps a little better than I was before. I thank those that know who they are and I let the others of you know that I miss you terribly and with a little help I got through it, but I always know you're there if I need you.


MY CAT

And special apologies to my cat MP, whom has had to go recently with missing me for the past few days. I'm going to be on serious cat fur-kissing detail these next few days... I hope the kitty treats are stocked ;)



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