Welcome New Year

It's been a year since I've posted anything on my blog. WOW...time flies... doesn't it ?
I have trouble here because I don't want to ramble for the sake of using up space...and I usually don't feel I have anything of value to share. But I do tonight.
This morning I was greeted by the thrilling announcement that the review of my first book, Thistle Dew, by SERIOUSLY REVIEWED was number 1 of the"most viewed" review of 2010.
This is quite an honor and really boosts my confidence in my writing. Thank you SR for such a terrific review.
And only to accentuate that life is indeed a roller coaster ride, our family sadly begins the new year with the funeral of my lovely mother-in-law. In previous blogs I've written of heroes and heroines...my mother-in-law is another heroine I've had the privilege to know and love. There are numerous jokes and stories about mother-in-laws...I really lucked out. She loved me like a daughter from the start and how could I not cherish the woman who raised her son to be my best friend, husband and wonderful father to our children.
My mother-in-law, a proud woman of Polish heritage taught me to make golumpki, perogi, and kapusta. She taught me to make a Polish Easter table, carve a butter lamb and make borste. I've been her daughter-in-law for 39 years. My mother-in-law and I were friends...and I will miss her dearly.
So...on that note...what about you're mom-in-law? Friend or foe.