...I'm going! I SO loved the Twilight books (OK, I hated #4 because it was just all too easy for Bella in the end but I am willing to overlook it because of my true teenage-girl-style love of the others). It was great to be all 13-again-like and that is why tonight my guest of honour at the New Moon premiere is my 12-year-old pal and the kid's babysitter, Martina. You think I am excited? Nothing compares to an almost 13-year-old's love of all things Twilight. So, we're getting all dressed up and heading out on the town. I promise... More »

Today I had to say good-bye to you all over again. I was not prepared to walk into your home and have your scent envelope me like the most familiar, warm, old blanket. Then I realized and it hit me like a slap. You are gone. The sting is still with me, a dull ache that I can't ignore.Everywhere I looked, you were there; smiling from your chair, snuggling with your grandchildren, feeding your beloved birds, peacefully peering out your bedroom window at your spectacular view. I waited for you to come up behind me, comforting me as I sat... More »