Here comes the birthday girl

Many thanks to all of you who have gathered

for my birthday, offering wishes and adventure. I am sorry I have not been

a regular traveler on this caravan--sometimes my life gets a bit crazy--but today is my birthday, and as you can see, I am dressed for this occasion.

I am ready to dance, to ride the magic carpet,

and to drink deeply of life!

I am proud to call you friends, and am

making serious resolutions for the new year

to travel along once again.

But now, I must go--I see the tall dark stranger

approaches once again for a dance!

PS: Heather, a magnificent job on the advent calendar.

You deserve a long rest!