Hi all - I'm so sorry I won't be able to join you. We'll be celebrating
Caryn's 30th (gasp) birthday that weekend, not to mention probably tending
to wedding stuff.

Amy - what a fabulous trip. I know we'll all want to hear about it. Grab
those chances to travel with your adult children - it's a special time.

Jan - my heart goes out to you. I went through that with John in 2000.
Not an easy recovery.

I just read "The People of the Book" by Geraldine Brooks. I could hardly
put it down and Michael was so patient with me as I turned anti-social
right after work. Then he picked it up and had the same experience. I
love her earlier books, too: The Years of Wonders and March. Of course,
we both loved her dedication "for the librarians".

We had a great trip to Portland and back - the first time I've taken two
weeks off in 5 years. What a difference two weeks together makes!! I
highly recommend it.

I'm so sorry I can't join you - I hate to miss some of my most favorite
people in one of my favorite places!

Love and hugs to all,
Carolyn

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