Thursday, January 01, 2009

2009 and life is fine

The holidays have been wonderful, though I'm not sure I could keep up this pace for another day. Fortunately, as my daughter pointed out earlier, this particular day that feels like a Sunday is actually only Thursday, and we have three days left to recuperate before returning to work.

The time off from work would have been much more restful if it weren't for all the people who celebrate the season with fireworks from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day -- and maybe a few more days if they haven't managed to use up their stash. So far that's nine straight nights of trembling, terror-stricken dogs who have refused to go outside from dusk until sometime in the wee hours of the morning, long after the last pop or boom. The quantity of sleep has been sufficient, but the quality of it has been poor.

There have been several days lately when I haven't even turned my computer on. Though I've checked in a few times to read my favorite blogs on the fly, I haven't stayed long enough to leave comments. I regret not having had the time to tell you individually how much I appreciate you, and I hope to spend more time with all of you in the coming days and weeks.

In the meantime, I hope your Christmas was all you wanted it to be, and I wish you the happiest 2009 possible. I have a feeling it'll be one we'll all remember.

Happy New Year. It's a wonderful world.

6 comments:

  1. Velvet, Glad your holidays were Merry (but loud).

    Happy New Year to you and the fur babies!

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  2. I hope the next few nights are peaceful for you. This is the first year we haven't heard gunfire across the valley at midnight...that's a big improvement! Carmon

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  3. May 2009 bring you and the fur-kids many blessings...some requested and at least one unexpected. (those are the best ones)

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  4. Happy 2009! I think someone shot off some firecrackers on New Year's because Spot was upset, but thankfully it didn't last long. Let's hope you all get some sleep this weekend!

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  5. Happy 2009! Man, I'm late with that!

    You're word verification is "Petashab" which surely is a product that removes pet hair. Or something.

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  6. I enjoyed 2008 when you posted almost every day....I love it even when you just ramble on ....

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