I got such sad, sad news yesterday. SheRALL's mom, dear Bea, passed away. She was 92 years old, and I truly believed she'd live forever (or at least until 100). She was kind and funny and loving. I remember so many Friday nights sitting around her dining room table. She'd make yummy cakes (ooooh... lemon poppy seed bundt cake!). She loved us kids.. she loved me, even when my own mom didn't. I'm so glad that ragazz' got to meet her. I'll miss her so much.

And speaking of that boy of mine - he is wonderful. He knew how sad I was, and he took me out for some "dairy therapy" (AKA ice cream). Sometimes you just need some Izzy's to cure what ails you.