John

First of all I would like for everyone to find the true meaning of X-mas in their life and if you want to give to a charity, the Salvation Army is a good one, I saw them down on the Mississippi coast cooking meals for everyone who lost their homes after Katrina, the meals were free.

I have included a picture of our new puppy the reason I did this is, because of the time of year, we call her Winter Storm or Stormy for short, I like to think of a woodland scene during a winter storm the peacefulness and solitude as the snow falls and then I am brought back to my world by her jump and bite, winter storms can be down right dangerous at times, she will have a good trip through this paradise, that is our hope.

Speaking of winter storms I travel thru them quite often in my many trips thru Montana for my current position there is some beautiful county out there which I am now discovering thru my job, it has been quite a ride these last two years.

I don't have a lot to say but I don't have any complaints....We stay busy and all is well, I went to a leadership training last fall and based on what I learned I will leave you all with a one line Christmas Poem.

"The reflections of my life, that I project to others, will be reflected back to me, and provide me my ticket, to the show of my choice, all I have to do is pick one".

Lots of Love, JP & MJ

Suggested reading: George Washington Carver, read about this guy....JP