Wow! I can't believe how time flies. It's been another year already, which means I haven't been keeping up with updating this site! My apologies to all...but as you probably guessed, my life has been anything but boring. I had yet another computer issue--my USB ports fried and I had to get a new laptop, which set me back a few bucks!

This past year has seen me personally apply for a judicial position twice-- I'm currently waiting word on whether I'll get an interview for this second open judicial spot.

But I also had a big scare this year. My partner of 16 years has developed the beginnings of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) from smoking. A short while ago, he coughed himself out of consciousness and fell face first into our deck-- this was actually New Year's Day. After four days in the hospital, he was fortunate to be discharged with "only" fractures to the outer septum above the eyes--yes, a fractured skull. He recovered wonderfully, only to lose his job two weeks ago due to layoffs.

So here we go... trying to survive, and considering whether my home state of Florida is the right place to be. I really want to remain here, but (as I'm sure we all know) money is tight and the economy is failing.

This brings up one important thing: I would never tell someone who to vote for, but I WILL tell you to PLEASE VOTE! Exercise your right to be heard!

Tricia Schwab has relocated to North Carolina with her employer's corporate office--- fortunately, her email remains the same!

Mary Beth Kaspert sent this Christmas pic of her, her husband, and her beautiful daughter, Katherine Margaret!

Anna Cortino-Orrico asks, "How about a note about taking a moment (whether you are for or against war) to say a prayer of thanks and a prayer of hope for all the solidiers and their families this Christmas. We are all so busy but I try to remember the soldiers and their families with my family as much as possible. Many of us alums have family or know of friends that either have members in the war or have served or even lost. I think it would be nice for our Pace alumnus family to unite on a quick prayer for them. My 2 cents..... for now! Thanks for asking!" [My apologies for being late in posting her wonderful suggestion-- and I suggest we keep our soldiers in mind all year long!]

missing in action...

A number of emails have come back as bad addresses. It may be that I saved one of my OLD email lists and am not using the most recent addresses. If anyone has one of my last recent emails with all the addresses on it, can you FORWARD it to me? The following are no longer showing as good addresses:

Suzanne Fernandez Terry LeBlanc Nuria Cuervo Esther Galicia Emma Suarez Olga Perez

TAX SEASON AGAIN!

Yes, it's THAT time of the year again. As with last year, I used TaxAct's free filing on line (www.taxactonline.com) for my taxes. It's a very easy on line program. and I got my refund deposited in my account in a matter of two weeks! You can find other free services by going to www.irs.gov and looking for links to "efile".

FUNNY OF THE DAY

Things Women Want to Hear, but Never Do

~Wow, I just don't know what to do with this money we won in the lottery, so why don't you take it to the mall and see if you can find something to buy with it.

~Hey, how about inviting your mother to spend the summer with us.

~Oh, go ahead and eat that third piece of chocolate cream pie. If it's one thing I hate it's skinny women.

~What luck, they had a special rental rate at the video store on romance movies.

~You know, that Pam Anderson just doesn't seem to have the brainpower that I find so attractive in a woman.

~What a break, I won a prize on the radio station.... tickets to either the super bowl or the opening of the New York Ballet. I got first choice so pack your bags for New York, we get to go to the ballet!!!

~Who wants to play golf when I can get to see how good the lawn looks when it's freshly mowed.

~Shoot, there's nothing on TV but football games. Let's go furniture shopping.

~Man I tell you, nothing feels better than getting all spruced up in a suit and tie.

~I'm getting a little tired of steak on the grill. How about a nice quiche?

~You know, I think I'd really prefer the four-door sedan to that impractical Corvette.

~Golly I think we're lost. Let me find a gas station to ask for directions.

~My golf clubs are only 30 years old. Why don't you use the money my parents gave us to get something nice for the house.

~If the guys call and want me to go to that new sports club with them, tell them I'm busy. I really want to get the living room painted tonight.

~Sports cars are just such stupid little toys for men who have never really grown up.

~If you're looking for me later, I'll be over there looking at the home decorating magazines.

~You know, we really don't visit your relatives enough.

~Why don't you relax this weekend. I'll take care of the cooking and housework.

Author: Unknown

jeffreybassett@comcast.net

http://www.msgrpace79.com

Volume 9, Number 1/Winter 2008 Editor: Jeffrey P. Bassett

Things Women Want to Hear, but Never Do