The Beginning. Okay, here we go. I think I've finally gotten the template about how I want it. My first real blog! I'd like to start by sending kudos to Maggie Berry, whose blog and writing inspired me to start. She's a fabulous writer and, although she is younger than I, she is who I want to be when I grow up. I would be remiss if I didn't mention the "rare" press conference the prez had on tv last night. I try to listen to Ari's as often as possible and all I can say is that I've heard enough of the same damn buzzwords and blah, blah, blah that it's time to turn off the set. War is quite obviously and sadly inevitable because you-know-who just seems to be bent on it. Granted Saddam is the premiere schmuck of all time, but I've heard enough rhetoric for now. Okay, I promised myself not to get political in my blog so I'll turn that half of me off right now. On to more important matters ... anyone know where I can get a good deal on a Kate Spade bag? (How American of me!)