try to remember phrases or words that are unique to your post. E.g., if there was a line you remembered, like Not an insect was stirring, But I saw a mouse you would start with your username and add the searchwords kiddo insect stirring mouse. If you're sure about a phrase, like not an insect was stirring, enclose it in quotes after your user name: kiddo "not an insect was stirring". That way, only posts that have the words 'not an insect was stirring' in that exact order will appear. You can combine phrases you're sure of with other searchwords, too: kiddo "not an insect was stirring" mouse If all that fails, it's just another case of a post being eaten by whatever eats them; a lot of mine are missing from the archives. I often search and finds posts of mine that go back as far as '05, but sometimes can't find posts as recent as '08/'09. Al

I wrote a Christmas poem and put it on here several Christmases ago. It was intitled A Crafter's Night Before Christmas. I lost it!!! I would sure love to see it again if anyone has it. TIA.

Hi - I am a small-time book collector. How you sell the books depends on how fast you want to get it done. Unfortunately, this in an area where it is very common to get ripped off, and finding a "reputable" bookseller can be difficult. As quiltgo said, book club books are generally of little value. Same with old textbooks, magazines, Reader's Digest condensed books. Surprisingly, modern first editions can be very valuable - for example, Stephen King's first editions often fetch $5000. A helpful book in determining value is "The official price guide to collecting books." It may be available at your local library. You can also look for prices of used books at www.alibris.com. I would do a kind of triage on the books. Ones that are clearly not valuable can go to charity. Books that have clear value you can take to an ebay reseller (they take a percentage, but you can tell them what your minimum price on the book will be.) Ones that are questionable I would take to a bookseller. If you enjoy books yourself, you will get a lot more if you take credit for the books rather than cash - often, twice as much. My condolences on the loss of your Mother - Amy

I like yours best, especially for a little 8 year old. I think a stanza with something like this might be helpful too: I know you'd like to be with me But God has a special plan for you - you'll see So do your best and happy be, I'm proud of you now and forever will be. I know when My GD lost her Daddy (my DS) at 8, she thought a lot about dying too.