Thank you TulsaRose. The above picture is my son, Parke, when he first joined the Army. He was 82nd Airborne, Fort Bragg.

I deliver the flyers every week and I've received chocolate bars, granola bars and a small bottle of orange juice when I meet some of the people. THIS was in the customer's mailbox with my name on the package. I'm excited! And yes, it takes very little (obviously) to make me happy and excited. Now that the cold weather is here, but no snow, these things will grip the packages quickly and easily.

The lady in the photo is none other than Lily Langtry. Many years ago I was shopping and saw the photo being used as just a stock photo in a picture frame that was for sale. I recognized the portrait right away as I had always admired the PBS production of "The Jersey Lily" and had researched Lily Langtry. Anyway, I asked the store clerk if I could have the paper (photo) inside the frame but not buy the frame. LOL He looked at me like I was crazy, and I tried to explain my excitement. He gave it to me! I took the "photo" to a framer and had it properly matted and framed. True story. murraysmom, I like that pic. What a sweet expression on the dog's face.

Impressive photos today. The chateaux is incredible. Love the Czech kitchen - it looks so cozy and inviting. Alisande, I have really enjoyed your series of gull photos. They also remind me of the movie, The Birds. Beautiful sunrise photos, Moni. I especially like the cloud formations in the second one. Nicole, your homestead shots are beautiful and eerie at the same time. Wonderful butterfly shot, gyr-falcon. You did a fantastic job of capturing all of the little details like antennae, legs and markings.