guten morgen, sunshines! it pays off to write a few times a day, when i get so many lovely comments - thanks, y'all! today i am determined to conquer my mountain of paperwork. i have my coffee, my music (thanks to daniel giving me his nano, which opens up a whole new world of choice that my shuffle just didn't quite allow), and my professional assessment skills ready to go. the important news is that my sister-in-law, ashley, is 21 today! happy birthday, sweetie! she is smart and kind and disciplined and fun, and i can't wait to have dinner with her tonight!