Big family news: My niece Jessica, (brother Jerry's daughter) had a baby boy on Monday! Congratulations!
More big news--I found out late this afternoon that we are scheduled to travel to China May 11!
But first . . . I have to run the Marathon. So my litany of thanks continues . . .
Mile 12 is dedicated to my dear friend, Margarita. She and I share the honor of having been the leaders of Girl Scout troop 9869 for many years! We had lots of fun, as well as many adventures. I'll never forget our "camping trips"--actually non-stop pajama parties, at which Margarita and I tried with varying degress of success to coax the girls into wholesome, outdoor activity . . . and of course, the ultimate camping trip to Savannah, GA, where the girls officially became Cadettes, and promptly lost interest in Girl Scouting soon after . . . alas. It was great while it lasted, though, and thankfully my friendship with Margarita has endured! I appreciate her understanding, her compassion, and her uncommon common sense, and of course, her support for me in this project! Thank you, Margarita, Jim, Susie, Crissie, and Michael!
Mile 13 is dedicated to my pal Gina. Gina and I worked together at Emerson many years ago--and we've been friends ever since. We have definitely matured since the long evenings we spent drinking in crummy bars, waiting for Pierre to finish playing. (Gina, what WAS the name of that bar in Mission Hill?) Now we get our kicks strawberry picking, strolling through sculpture exhibits at Forest Hills Cemetary, eating pizza at Bertucci's--and of course, observing our traditional Boxing Day celebration! Though you have finally doubted my sanity, Gina, I appreciate your having stood by me nonetheless--thank you for sponsoring me, and for years of wonderful fun! John and Sam--you guys too!
www.girlscouts.org
www.landssake.org
www.foresthillstrust.org
www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxing-day
Good night!
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