Here I am again. So many things going on everywhere - on the board and in people's lives. NH Suzanne, I think we all know what it feels like to have your life suddenly threaten to turn upside down on you. BJ has some good advice, and has survived pretty much everything and come out ahead. DeeMarie, I read about your brother some days ago, and was glad to see that you came to some resolutions. I don't mention it, but I think about it from time to time. I have had no contact with one of my sons and one of my brothers for two years. My friend that I talked about that I developed a relationship with over the internet is very bitter and unhappy. He hasn't taken that out on me, but I have concerns about his ability to go in a positive direction. It's one of those things where I have to accept that I don't make choices for other people, but sometimes it's painful to see someone whom you admire and care for be destructive and unappreciative with themselves. I'd like to share a site with you that a friend of mine has put together. It's called Eco-Mama. Here is part of the description from her site: Environment: Eco-Mama products are produced in ways that reduce harm to the environment and are reusable and/or recyclable. Many of the products like diapers and cloth pads reduce a familys waste considerably as well as save valuable resources and money. Also, I reuse all boxes and packing materials that I receive and encourage my customers to do the same. I'll put the link below. Back later Amy

Maire here. I've been a member since 2007 but changed my sign in name 3 or 4 years ago. I live in southern New Jersey, just across the Delaware River from Philadelphia. I was a reference librarian for the Free Library of Philadelphia until DH and I started our family. We have 3 adult kids who all live within a few blocks of each other in Philly and it's so gratifying to see that they now get together on weekends or dog sit for each other. They're only 10 miles away so it's easy to pop over the Betsey Ross Bridge and join them for dinner or to see a show. DH retired a year ago and he's still adjusting - actually I am too. I'm thrilled that he gave up his demanding profession and now he has time to relax, read and plant his beloved heirloom tomatoes. He also joined my gym and we've been eating healthier and losing weight. We have a vacation home in NE PA in the middle of the woods and we love spending time there.

Walk On By was what I thought of first as well. Here's a version by The Stranglers. I see a lot of familiar songs here that I had not even thought of, however.

List of previously used themes for FNM: Walk, Run Light, Bright, Shine, Lightning Smile, laugh, happy (in general) When; Now, Later, Always, Forever, Until See, Look, Eyes, Vision Royalty, queen, king, lord, lady, castle Colors (includes white and black) Break, Breaking, Broken, Piece(s) No Not Never Nobody Nowhere No One Cry, Cried, Crying, Tears, Teardrops Who What or Why Dream, Nightmare, Bed, Sleep, Slept Birds/Flight Sun, Moon, Stars, Planets Happy 4th of July by with/without Hello/Goodbye - Greetings Lost and Found (I'm Deranged, from Lost Highway) Life Stages (Baby, Child, Teenager, Girl, Boy, Woman) Change Easter Passover Smoke and mirrors – fire, burn, reflection War and Peace Remember, forget, memories Architecture & Interior Design: Doors, windows, furniture, buildings, etc. Games, super bowl, Olympics, competition, win, lose, etc. Words: talk, tell, call, speak, write/wrote, story, tale, book, text, phone Hold me, Touch me, kiss and hug Happy New Year Beginning End Old Us vs Them, We or They Food & Drink Halloween Machines, Tools, Instruments Weather Come here or Go Away Time: seconds minutes hours Parts of the body House & Home Water/wet Like Me, My/Myself & I/I’ve Hot Fun in the Sun, Summertime Size/Quantity (How much, how many) Roads! (streets, avenues, blvds) Guys & Dolls, Women & Men, Boys & Girls Psych Out, Psycho, Illusion, Deception "To Have and Have Not" Directions (up, down, left, right, etc) Do, Don’t, Will, Won’t, Does & Doesn’t Plant Kingdom Flowers & Spring Clothes & Image The World & Places In It Physical Actions Animal Kingdom Heart & Soul You EltonJohnDenver's topics / already done: Movies Night & Day Cops & Robbers Is there a doctor in the house Pick & Mix Easy Living “Name” that tune Adjectives I've been working Lost in Space In the House Getting Around (similar to transportation) What's in a Date Tired of Waiting From Carol: for Mom