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Ted, darlin' - - I don't know you personally - - just through being in twi from the early 70s to now here at the cafe - - and have learned to love your ever lovin' heart through the years!!! I'm so thrilled for you and Moony!!!!! Woo hoo! Now, you are just a few years older than me :) - - but this news has restored my belief in love even in our "later" years.....lol Congratulations to the two of you. I am thrilled for you! Jean :D

Happiest of days, Lifted Up. Hope it's wonderful! J. P.S. I haven't forgotten about your question in PT; just haven't connected with my friend yet. I will soon.

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Hey Seth: Welcome back. Nice to see you back in the cafe again. Congratulations on your 5 years of sobriety. As any of us who have battled addictions or have come from families with multiple addictions, we certainly understand the battle. So congratulations on your victory thus far. Way to go! J.

Hi. I'm Jean :) I'll be lip synching when Shellon sings. ;) J.

Mstar: Actually I was going to say, I love your current avatar. Is that your work???? It's beautiful. J.

Dearest Sudo: Hope your special day is the start of a special year. Happy birthday, dear fellow weenie. J.

WWJLA: great news! Oak: well now, Shell has volunteered to lead the Karaoke night !!!!! (though we will miss the kazoo and pole dancing, that's for sure!). J.

Outofthefog: I remember when my oldest moved away to go to college (he's 28 now), it was so hard. I had had him at 22 and so felt like we kinda grew up together, so he was sorely missed, even though those first couple of years we saw him frequently. Now, he's on the other side of the country from me and i still miss him so much. I know you've probably give her a great foundation to build on and she'll do great, but I totally hear you that it's hard to let go. ((((((((((((outofthefog)))))))))))))) J. Oops! Sorry. I spelled your name incorrectly. (((((((((((((Outofdafog))))))))))))))))) J. :blink:

Happy Birthday, Cowgirl: Hope it's a great year of lots of new beginnings. J.

Hey Doveman: Happy birthday, dear winged one. Hope it's full of joy and blessings. J.

Happy, happy day, Moony! I hope it's a wonderful year ahead! J.

Happy Birthday, Bill! Hope this next half century is even better than the first half century!!!! Welcome to the AARP crowd (lol). :D Glad you've joined us here at the Cafe. From your fellow gardener and grape stomper, J.

Oh wow, Tom - - how wonderful and what a great surprise that Thomas made it! I'm so happy for your new family. Love to you both, Jean

Hi Sudo: I just emailed you. What a bummer. So sorry you had to come home to all that, but all of us who have ever raised a teenager can relate. You will be sorely missed, but we will toast you on Friday, O.K.???? J.

Love it, guys. Very nice work. I can appreciate all the hard work. Love to you both, J.

Hello fellow weenies: Trying to get a feel for who might have room. My son and I are coming down Sat. a.m. and spending the night. Who might have room for a female and a male? Was going to try Belle, but her folks will be in that night. There's always the air cushion on the floor of someone's cabin. Let me know if anyone has room. Sudo, who's staying with you? J.

Happy birthday graphic artist extraordinaire! You're just a few mos. older than me, so don't feel too bad. I can still walk. Happy day, dude! J.

Ev: I got in in 73 and had the newer book, but remember the older grads had the version you talk about. I remember it was the magic of believing even in their vocab. J.

Tom- - - -"the flowchart of the wedding" too funny! :D--> Just gotta love that man! J. ;)-->

Oeno: I think I told you the process I went through when my son was diagnosed with ADHD (distinct from ADD). We started him on Concerta with some good results, but had some side effects we did not like. When Lilly came out with Strattera, I was working there with some of the team that developed the drug, so information on ADD, ADHD, Adult ADD/ADHD and Strattera was plentiful. (A number of the Lilly employees and their children volunteered on the tests for the drug.) As I went through the information for Joseph, I was surprised to see that I scored high on the adult ADHD tests and my adult son on the ADD tests. Both of us have found lots of helpful information in identifying our situations, learning struggles we've had in both high school and college, and coping mechanisms we've developed for our unique life situations. It's interesting that I've settled in an occupation very suited for ADHD-type processing - - marketing - - where you are constantly juggling multiple balls in the air and require an ability to change gears quickly (yeah, no problem for an ADHD person!), but as I've become more knowledgeable, I've found how many coping mechanisms for the disorder I've learned to employ daily. I would recommend the Lilly Strattera site ( Strattera ) for some good information on adult ADHD and, of course, on their non-narcotic drug Strattera. Good information can also be found at Adult ADHD Organization. One last excellent resource that has been most helpful for me is Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. J.

From Danny: Can I get an "AMEN!" from the mid-life singles corner? lol J.

Tom and Susie: Happy, happy wedding day! I'm so happy for you both. Congratulations! With love, Jean

Be still my heart, for this our brother Simon was lost under a pile of paperwork and now is found....;)--> Welcome back. You and excie were missed. J. (interloper alert off)

Oh, well, you are most assuredly welcome here then! Welcome! J.