The Plan....

Ok, I have returned home from the meeting.  All seems to be going relatively calmly again at the U and I feel I have the "lay-of-the-land" again so-to-speak.  I think I *will* begin to post some of my writings from several years ago when I tried to put down on paper the memories I had about the starting of my smoking a pipe.  Some of you may find this interesting.  Some of you may not.  But, I think in the posting of these memories, I will be able to better understand some of myself and (perhaps with your comments, which are greatly appreciated) learn and grow and be able to figure out a way to truly move to refraining from the pipe.  I shall begin these postings starting tomorrow. 

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I wanted to give a special mention today, however, to the many comments I have received and how much I do appreciate all of your willingness to read and also to comment on my blog:

Forsythia and her blog are always a delight to me.  I have found her insights to be helpful and joyfully received on numerous occasions over the years. 

Gorilla Bananas and his blog have been a relatively recent find for me, but I must say I have enjoyed his blog, and I have also greatly appreciated his comments and insights about my musings.  I have been meaning to let him know this for quite some time, but I have to apologize for my lax indication of my very sincere appreciation for your friendship.  In one comment to me that I have been meaning to reply to, I must say that I have indeed tried a hookah, and perhaps I will write about the experience here very soon.  It was a very interesting and enjoyable experience.

JACKIESUE and her blogs are also must reads in my book as well.    I do not know how she finds so many wonderful images and comics.  But, I know that every day I will be surprised and delighted.

Sharon Qualls and her blog is also a must visit daily destination for me.  I am very disheartened that she is feeling quite blue at the moment and has decided to take a break from blogging.  I hope that it is a very short break. 

Jane and her blog are always a breath of fresh air to me. 

BBC and his long-term friendship have also been very helpful to me in more ways than I can mention.

There are many other folks too that I should mention.  I will do that soon in another post. 

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