Hi, Judy, glad you liked the postcard. I'm trying them out, and thought I'd send you a note, since the news said you're having some pretty severe winter weather. There's hope for spring :) Cheryl

Most of the cemetaries around here do not allow plants on the graves, such as digging them into the ground but you can put them on the grave markers, special posts or the like. Often they do a cleanup about a week after special holidays and take everything off since it obstructs the maintenance crews for mowing and trimming. I'm all for nature, but if a bird can't tell a real flower from a plastic one... well they're dumber than a lot of humans. Should we worry about protecting the stupid ones? Speaking of Hummers, how many of you still dye your sugar water for the Hums? I think I'll be more concerned about poisoning them. Now back to the original topic. I like the ones that put flags on the vets' graves but then pick them up again so they can be reused and not become litter. I'm in favor of flowers going on the grave when they're buried, in reasonable amounts, but there too I think people go way overboard with memorials. There's so many ways to pay homage. Give a toast. Make a donation to a worthy cause. Visit a friend of the departed and make them feel better. And so on. People often try to get rid of guilt by spending money on flowers, toys and the like. Maybe those toys given to Toys For Tots, or something to Make A Wish or something like that would be better. It's all in what makes the person feel better but sometimes being only concerned about making yourself feel better is nothing short of selfish too.

Just goes to show you that when you're down we're here to pick you up!! Honestly, I really hope you know that the KT is your home, and we're all here to listen..or respond to whatever you need to say. Chin up and please don't forget to check in when you can! ~Susan

I have a lot to thank for cards today! Thank you to Wanda_Va, Millymoo, Cheryl_Okla, Happy2be and a special surprise one from Gadgets! Thanks to all that took the time to write a note or made a card or just for sending one to me. Brightened my day. Sue