May 22, 2003
Sorry for the long stretch between updates. I've been so busy with freelance work that I haven't really had the time or the inclination to work on anything else. But, the film fest site is done, and Mom and Nan have been and gone, and things are settling back to normal. Nan and I took Mom to Palm Springs while they were here, which was nice, hot, and fortunately for Mom, had casinos. Oddly enough, the day *after* they left, I saw Ozzie Osbourne peeing behind a tree in Beverly Hills - why couldn't that have happened while they were still here?! The fates really are quite unkind at times. In other news, Nan has *another* new cat. Max just wasn't working out, so he has a new home now, but apparently Greta is working out splendidly. She and Sara appear to be coexisting quite peacefully after only a week; {{{vibes}}} for continued peace and happiness! That's about the it for now, I hope everyone has a great Memorial Day Weekend!

April 8, 2003
Congratulations to Kevin on his new truck! Safe travel {{{vibes}}} to Uncle Paul and Aunt Pat, who are leaving for China tomorrow, I believe....Welcome back to Mom and Fred, who both had a very good time during their vacation in Florida. Also, Mom and Nan will be heading to L.A. in about four weeks to visit me, I don't think there's a big enough YAY for that! And that's about the it. Until next time!

March 24, 2003
A belated Happy Birthday to my stepbrother John, who turned 38 yesterday, if I'm not mistaken....Tom's house is almost finished, y'all should strong-arm him into having a proper house-warming party....Uncle Paul and Aunt Pat will be visiting China in a couple of months - please be careful! Also, Mark has been accepted to numerous colleges in England and Scotland, we're just waiting to hear which one he chooses. Congratulations, Mark!....Nan finally named her new cat Max, and Max and Sara are still not getting along....And finally, I would like to remind everyone that supporting our troops fighting overseas does not have to negate disagreeing with the way our President is running things. You also don't have to agree with me, as long as you don't fault me for exercising the civil liberties promised to us all in the Bill of Rights.

March 4, 2003
Sorry for the recent neglect. February is the month of our annual Buffy weekend, which inevitably takes up more than just a weekend, and this year was no exception. It was a week of floods and cross-dressing snakes, but more importantly, I got to see friends that it's possible I won't be seeing again for a very long time, now that our favorite show is officially ending. Of course, the sis was here to visit, for the weekend and for the week after. If you'd like to see pics, head on over to the Bronzers section of the site. At the moment, the only ones up are of the weekend, so you'd have to do some sifting to find pics of me and Nan, but I'll be picking up the rest of the photos tomorrow, and they should include pics from the rest of the week. Of course, it feels like it was so long ago, I can't even remember what we did with our week, other than go to Sea World. Mebbe Nan will remember better, I'll have to ask her tomorrow. I've also been spending a lot of time getting a new website off the ground: LovesBitch.com: the Personal Website of Frank the Snake. It's difficult to explain, but hopefully you'll get a laugh out of it anyway....In other, sadder news, a member of the Eagles died last week, in a construction accident. My condolences to his family and friends....In even more other news, I hear Kerry and Korina finally moved into Aunt Kathy's newly renovated house, and so far, they haven't killed each other. Woo hoo! Personally I can't wait to see the renovations. Maybe someone can send me pics? Please?....Last weekend, Nan got a new cat. He's an adult, is quite fluffy, with gray and white fur, and has yet to have a name. The sis is having quite a bit of trouble settling on a good name, so if you have a suggestion to add to the confusion, feel free to give her a call.....And that's all the news that's fit to print. For now, anyway.

January 3, 2003: New! Thanksgiving Pictures!
As promised, the Thanksgiving pictures are up! If there's a picture of you that you'd like removed, please let me know and I'll take care of it immediately.
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December 17, 2002: Back to Boston Tomorrow
I'll be flying home tomorrow, through Chicago to Manchester. Wish me good weather! Also, I got the Thanksgiving pictures back; I'm hoping to get them scanned and online sometime in the next week (fortunately Nan has a scanner). In the meantime, {{{vibes}}} and {{{hugs}}} going out to those who need them—you know who you are. I'll see you all soon, and if I don't, then have a great holiday!

Post-Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is over, and as usual, it had its goods and its bads. The good: food was great, the day post-food was relaxing, and the evening was spent with family and friends. (I'll have pictures available as soon as I get them developed.) The bad: Mom's godmother Chickie died, and Aunt Pat's mother fell and injured herself. {{{hugs}}} to Pat's mom, and to Chickie's family.

Nancy's Back from the Dominican Republic
She had a fantastic time, went topless on the beach, and let parrots waltz all over her head. Supposedly she brought back the pictures to prove it, but I don't believe they're online yet. I'll try to light a fire under her to get her moving on that.

House on Meridian Street - SOLD
Say goodbye to 26 Meridian Street, Aunt Linda has sold it. I don't know about you, but I was pretty sad to hear about that. Hell, I still am. That house has been the anchor for me since I was a little kid, I've always considered it home. It's gonna be weird coming home next Christmas, knowing that I can never walk through those doors again. :-(