Late January Celebrations!

January 23 I've learned- thanks to the celebratory alarm clock that emails me such important information- is Buddhist New Year. I don't know what year it is. I'm not even sure what Buddhist New Year is. It may be Chinese New Year- but you'd think I'd have heard about that somewhere else. I'd ask Zelda about it, but she's refused to move on from the "year of the dog". Anyway, I ate leftover Chinese food, just in case. Very good- spicy prawns with vegetables. Sometimes a person has to say goodbye to Mongolian Beef.

January 24 Marianna's birthday. Happy birthday to my favorite Auntie! and Zelda's fairy godmother!

January 25 Nan's birthday. Happy birthday to a great vet, super boss, and even finer friend! I'm looking forward to spending time with you in Columbus- very, very soon.

January 26 Australia Day. Hip Hip Hooray!

January 31 Becky's birthday. Happy birthday to you! You are a very special friend. I'm still touched thinking about how you and Susette drove across country in December to visit me in Versailles last year. I hope this year brings you great joy.