Is Silence Really Golden??

 I can hardly remain silent after finding out a party is being thrown in honor of my birthday.  Cathy of Alex has invited everyone to my party, Terry has accused me of "saturating" my Christmas card with Aromatics Elixir, and Angela has posted a picture from my early years (which looks surprisingly authentic, I might add!)

My hubby was completely blown away when the famous LarryD included me in a Christmas poem, proving once again that we are never, ever "stars in our own homes." 

DaTechGuy says it best:  I can guarantee that all those liberals hoping for Rush’s death will get their wish…

 Some new friends I've made: 

Red over at Caught Him With a Corndog   (I'll get you on my sidebar as soon as I get my ADD under control - Promise!)  found me by way of Amusing Bunni.  I like these ladies because like Digi, Ebeth, and all the writers at The Lair of the Catholic Caveman, they cut through the carp and get right to the point.

New Inspiration:

 Patty at St. Monica's Tears is worth a daily visit for her inspirational posts and Speramus brings us all things Fatima. Dawn at A Helping Hand shares her life and her faith with us. Stop over and say hi!

John Hayward who writes as Dr. Zero has his very own brand new site.  Dr. Zero has been a favorite of mine since I first found him in the Hot Air Green Room. 

A special New Years wish for my favorite Irish poet, James Healy....I swear I'm going to use that phone number you have posted on your site.  Promise! 

My newsy type friends have done a remarkable job.  The Reaganite Republican,  Track-a-Crat,   Left Coast Rebel, Right Klik, Doug Ross @ Journal, Carlos Echevarria, and Mark in Spokane have done a wonderful job (among many others) on keeping me updated on the current madness in the world.

And for all the peeps that I have not mentioned today by name. Do not think for one teeny, tiny minute that you are forgotten.  These past few weeks I have been logging in incredibly long hours just taking in everything you have all had to say.  

Today's money quote:

"Take any group of people and put Jesus in their midst and soon, very soon, there is a rearrangement of relationships. Not only will some hate him but they will also begin to hate those who love him." Father John Speekman from his homily for Epiphany.  Read it all

 I really want to talk about our apparent willingness to turn our back on evil - but guess what?  It's my birthday so I'm going to save that for a day or two.  After a quick shower I'm headed to Lowe's to buy a new faucet, cruise the aisles of Big Lots, buy a "store-made" coffee drink, and perhaps even buy a book.

Wishing you all a safe and fun New Year's Eve