Wow, Suzanne, what beautiful photos! What kind of camera is it? I need a new camera soon. Just ordered a new computer from Dell, though. I'm glad it's on it's way. I think about you all every day, so I don't know why I don't come by more. I guess I keep intending to write more and end up writing none because I don't take the time to write more, whatever sense that makes. Dear BJ, thanks so much for thinking of me and sending me a family update and pics! I was happy to hear from you! I even got so far as writing a note back and then I wasn't sure about the address, so here it still sits. I'm making progress in Second Life, and Myst Online - Uru is ending again. Guess they still couldn't make the finances stretch. Today a couple of Uru refugees came and visited me at my SL island. I was going to wait to post til I could post some pics, but it doesn't seem to be happening, so here I am without pics. My younger son is getting into virtual world programming and just took a job with a company called Soul Star or Soulstar, not sure which. They have a tool for creating virtual worlds and he is going to help them debug it. Part of my problem with posting is that I try to do more than I realistically can, and then things don't get done. I guess I've pretty much always been like that. Still staying as much as I can with low carb. It seems the way for me, and lots of vegies, like spinach, lettuch, parsley, zucchini, etc. Money still is short, especially since I spend it on paints, books, music, second life, etc. instead of clothes and food :) At least I pay rent, utilities, phone and internet, lol. I hope everyone is doing okay. Dave's been telling me how cold it's been in WI. Strange that isn't a part of my life anymore. I'll try to come back soon and post pics so y'all will know what I do with my days. I'm exhibiting in SL now and hoping to make enough money to at least cover what I'm spending. That's about what I do in FL, too. Oddly, I tend to stay away from people, even though I like people. I guess we all have some conflicting characteristics in us. Take care and I'll be back. :) Amy

Made this for my MOnday potluck lunch and dish was empty when I went home. Delicious! Lemon Cream Salad 10 ounces lemon-lime carbonated beverage 1 cup miniature marshmallows 6 ounces cream cheese 1 (6-ounce) package lemon flavored gelatin 20 ounces frozen red raspberries in syrup, drained ***I used canned blueberries, drained 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained 3/4 cup chopped pecans 1 cup whipped topping (recommended: Cool Whip brand) In a saucepan over low heat, combine lemon-lime beverage, marshmallows and cream cheese and stir until smooth. Remove mixture from heat and add lemon-flavored gelatin until dissolved. Stir in thr raspberries, pineapple and pecans and chill until mixture is the consistency of unbeaten egg whites. Fold in whipped topping and pour into a lightly oiled 5 cup gelatin mold. Chill until firm and serve.

Another cruise ship ... the Holland America's Statendam as seen from the top of the Kobe, Japan city hall. This is the shop I took to three ports in Japan, one in Russia and four in Alaska this last May. Jodi-

Fresh Fruit Trifle This is a light, cool dessert for summer. You could make it with light pudding and whipped topping for a lower calorie dessert. 1 family sized pound cake 1 pkg instant vanilla puding 1 1/2 c milk 8 oz fresh strawberries 8 oz fresh blueberries 1 8 oz container whipped topping, thawed. Cut pound cake into approx. 1" pieces and set aside. Mix pudding & milk about 1 min and set aside. Place half of cake pieces in trifle bowl (any bowl will work but you get a good presentation in the trifle bowl), layer half of fruit(s), half of pudding, and half of whippped topping on top of cake. Repeat layers again. Cover and chill for up to 24 hours. Garnish with additional fresh fruit if you like. You can use different berries if you'd like. I also add raspberreis if I can find them at a decent price. This time I used a family size pudding and 2 c milk. It soaked the pound cake a little better.