Hi JPF'ers,

Just a quick note to thank everyone for your on-going concern. At the moment I'm recovering from some food poisoning/stomach thingy, which has left me down for the count for the past week. Now I get to hop a plane to Florida this afternoon for a five-day visit with the in-laws (did I mention they are psychotic? crazy cool ). Between stomach upset and broken ankle, not looking forward to the plane ride. At least the kids will enjoy the pool... smile

Speaking of water, we had a nice flood in our basement from all the rain a few weeks back. Lost pretty much everything down there. Alas, my inlaws were not here at the time (lol!)...

One bit of "maybe" good news....Marsha Lynn Brown, the publisher who has a few of my songs under contract (collabs with Ricki, Kristi, Wendy, and Letha grin ) sent an email the other day that she has a "hot lead" on Letha's and my song 'Lover's Trace' ( http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_songInfo.cfm?bandID=949237&songID=7567802 ). I am not necessarily holding my breath, but it's nice to know someone is interested. Keep your fingers crossed for us. I have not written a song in SIX MONTHS. cry eek

Anyway, thank you again. I'm sorry all my visits are about my seemingly endless litany of woes, but hopefully the road to recovery is coming to an end soon. In the meantime, wishing everyone well, and delighted to see so many new members on board. I am happy I was able to encourage one of those people myself, so in my absence i'ts gratifying to know the wonderful music continues.

As an aside, I hope everyone in Europe -- or anyone else who is affected by this tragic volcanic eruption in Iceland -- is faring well. Mother Earth has certainly been shaking her fist a lot in recent months....

So take care, and hope to be back soon with lyrical news for a change. BTW, Mark, that "Dog Diary vs. Cat Diary" link was one of the funniest things I have seen in a very long time. THANK you for that. Both my cats enjoyed it thoroughly, as they both puked up hairballs within minutes of my reading it.... laugh

Ciao for now,
Beth

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