Hi Cathryn,

Lowell's and my birthdays happened on January 7th...LOL Lowell's very busy these days and from what I hear doesn't have the time to read here anymore. But good that he's busy and life is full and interesting, right?

This should be a banner year for you. When are your books coming out? I'm sure everyone here (and out there) wants to read them. Please keep us informed.

Since we're off topic anyway, I might as well say I read Amber Frey's book Witness last week and I would recommend all single women of any age read it. It is not a great literary piece, but a good educational tool. Between that one and another I read about the holocaust, a twofer in learning some things never change and our abilities as human beings to actually listen to what we hear needs some attention. Trust should be earned, not assumed.

And I should say I have withdrawn from being included in Jim Berkland's book. Ear tones Petra style will have to wait for another time. That's ok. Nothing has changed between Jim and I, we are still friends and always will be.

And the Coastal Shove in California is still on. I'm not sure what to make of it, as I don't understand the dynamics of what is causing this situation, but I'm very curious as to where this may lead in the months ahead. Maybe a new theory can be developed to explain it. Someone can call it the CSC Phenomenon.

Thanks for the belated Happy Birthday wishes,

Petra