(shannon) Welcome to the year 2004. So far so good personally, and tonight we check in with the Iowa caucus to see about other more worldly matters.

I have been listening to a CD by Nelly Furtado called Folklore. I'm loving this music for it's variety, liveliness and diversity as well as her uniquely expressed point of view. I highly recommend you check this out if you are looking for musical refreshment. http://www.nellyfurtado.com/

Today George and I received notice that a friend is in seriously deteriorating health and has not been able to enjoy the glorious advantages of the human body electric which those of us in good health tend to take for granted. Right now I am feeling extra thankful for these blessings. Here's to you Paul!

And here's to YOUR health ~ each one of you.

Love, Shannon