Dear Internet friends and family, I thought long and hard about what I would like each of you to have this Chistmas from me. I thought of giving the gift of tolerance but I deared that many would not receive it. Then I thought of happiness and I hope that you would each make room for it abundance. I thought to give you all good health but that is not in my power to do. So I settled on a Christmas Rescipe for you all. Begin with special happiness, Mix with warmth and sharing, Add joy and lots of love, Flavor well with caring, Sprinkel in some laughter and your happy memories too; then you'll have the kind of Christmas That ought to come to you. To my genelogy buddys may doors open into your past which you never dreamed to be there. To all of the authors who have provided me with countless hours of exploration in eras long past. Thank you for feeding my hunger for the written word. To my family and friends, Thank you for the many messages and the encouring things you wrote when lifes challanges hit hard this year. God bless you all with a fantastic new year. Peace and love Florence Hargrave Curtis