...the day after

So, my birthday has come and gone for another year!

Dave made it very special as he cooked another delicious dinner for me on Saturday night: shrimp cocktail, pasta with artichoke hearts, fresh spinach w/raisins and almonds and lobster tails. As if that wasn't enough, he even baked a little homemade birthday cake.

Yum.

How lucky am I? : )

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I had to smile as I read through all of the wonderful birthday cards that I received from friends and family. Then there were all of the sweet messages that I received on Facebook (and a special one on my blog post!) as well as all of the phone calls throughout the day.

It doesn't really matter how old one gets....the day still has such a special feel to it...and, I am so grateful to all who participated in giving me that feeling...

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This afternoon was my first Mah Jongg lession with the Girlies.

There are a lot of little things to learn...a lot of rules.......making it quite complex and confusing, at times...but, I do think that it will be a lot of fun once we get a little more practice.

The teacher said that she would be honest with any of us who just can't seem to get it...and maybe suggest "Bingo" as a better game choice.

Midway through the lesson I felt like calling out "Bingo"....!

Next lesson, next Monday. I hope that I remember what I learned today.

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I feel like I am living down in the dungeon (studio) these days as I continue to create new pieces for my upcoming art show. It is a slow process...but, I am trying to be patient as I hand-build and hand-paint each piece. I am a "detail person" when it comes to my pottery...so that certainly makes each piece slow going. But, it is also what makes my work uniquely mine and I am not ready to change that anytime soon...

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Oh, to have more hours in a day...