My apologies to all of you who have stopped by and left kind wishes for the holidays, as I have not been able to get back to you for the past several weeks. In case you are interested, we had a wonderful Christmas Eve dinner with family and friends, followed by a spectacular meal Christmas day, thanks to the culinary talents of our nephew and his girlfriend, both professional chefs. I sincerely hope all of you survived the last minute pressures this time of year always seems to bring, and were able to share your celebrations with someone near and dear. My best present, the visit home of my favorite poet, is sadly drawing to an all too rapid end, as his flight leaves in the morning for Paris. Still, I have the consolation of irreplaceable moments shared together, coupled with the knowledge that I shall be able to see him and his lovely wife again soon in the New Year. I’m working this weekend, but promise to resume my weekly postings before another Saturday rolls around, as well as taking the time to visit with all of you, whose writings I have missed. We, along with the rest of the world, appear to have a challenging year ahead of us. Let us hope we shall all be given the grace, humor, and good fortune to get through it together. Happy New Year!
J.
Medico Musings 
It is good to see a post from you Jorge and find that you had a wonderful Christmas. I hope that this new year is very good to you and your family!
Good Evening Jorge,First off HAPPY NEW YEAR! I am certain that your memories of the last Christmas will remain in all\’s heart forever. Your "fav" poet and his wife are indeed, blessed to have you as a Father and father-In-Law. Until next time..Keep Smiling,PaulaP.S.I am still not very happy about the changes to the blogshpere, but I am TRYING to navigate around. It is difficult to me. Be well.
I wish you a better New Year, my friend… 2008 was quite a rollercoaster ride and 2009 wil most likely keep us on our toes as well. I hope your good wishes will be granted and the coming year will find all of us in better shape in all ways possible.Thank you for your continuing wise, warm, good-humored presence in Spaces. Y9ou are one of the reasons I\’ve stayed here.Thinking of you and sending my best.Marge
I\’m amazed that you found time for this update. Glad to hear your family enjoyed a wonderful get together. Got some boxes moved today, and assembled shelving in the pantry at the new house. Can\’t believe the movers will be here next Saturday. Yikes, so much to do. Hope your New Years was a blast, and blessing to you and your during all of 2009.Blessed be
Hi Jorgethe way u talk abt ur poet..is so sweet..I always love to read ur entries.hehe good advise ur nephew and GF ..1!!!!u have to keep them as very close friends lol.2 prof chefs Super…Well i had my mom in law for dinner Im not that good in kitchen But she eat like an elephant. so i conclude it tasted good haha.be welll and CHEERS to the New YearMJ
Have a happy and wondrous 2009, Jorge!Much Love to you and yours,Gayle
Jorge, Thank you for taking time to visit the Painting Studio and for your comments. It is a blessing to be given the grace, humor, and good fortune to be on this side of two thousand and nine. As ever be well, Stephen Craig Rowe
Hi Jorge, great to hear from you. I\’m glad you\’ve enjoyed the holidays and I wish you and your family a happy new year as well!Grace, humor and good fortune will be gladly accepted for this solar trip.j
You never have to apologize! *smiling* — Live and Love and Enjoy your family…Happy New Year…
Again, happy new year Jorge. Love and peace, Zeynep xx
sounds like you had a looovely holiday season. We also enjoyed a fab Christmas feast and down time during the break. And now it\’s onwards, upwards in 2009. I want to hear your thoughts on the inauguration/coronation of this nation\’s newest king. And your thoughts on the wouldbe Surgeon General….which is a medico musing of sorts, I\’m sure. And your new year\’s resolutions or non-resolutions and travel plans and chose comme ça.Anyhoo, hasta luego!
Dear Jorge,Here is a late Happy New Year. We just experienced an earthquake in Costa Rica. The story is on my blog. Here\’s the link to the video right at the moment of the earthquake. We were taping at the time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kj7QNrAnPcM I wish you well for the year.Best,Jill