2008 is not a year on which I shall look back with unmixed pleasure. In the words of Queen Elizabeth II, it has turned out to be an Annus Horribilis.

Good-bye 2008.
Good-bye Annus Horribilis
Hello 2009

Happy New Year everybody!

Raymond A. {last name ommited} of Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania died Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at his residence. He was 83 years old. Raymond was born June 1, 1925, the son of Albert {last name ommited} and Essie H. {last name ommited}, both of blessed memory.

He is the beloved husband of 39 years to Ritamary V. {last name ommited}, also of blessed memory. Father of this User and Kathleen. Brother of Edna.

Born, raised and educated in Philadelphia, Raymond was a World War II Navy Veteran who served on the USS Edwards (DD-619). He was a retiree of Crown, Cork and Seal. Raymond was a proud resident of Huntingdon Valley since 1997.

"Be like I, hold your head up high
'Til you find a bluebird of happiness
You will find greater peace of mind
Knowing there's a bluebird of happiness
And when he sings to you
Though you're deep in blue
You will see a ray of light creep through
And so remember this, life is no abyss
Somewhere there's a bluebird of happiness"

Hello.

For those who might want to know: If you were wondering about my online ID here. It's a take on the character ID of THX-1138. A three letter prefix followed by a 4 digit number. The number 0149 relates to the movie 2010 -- the ratio of the monolith's sides, the squares of zero, one, two, and three.

Other than that --



I really don't know what to say; never did have anything TO say here to everyone in general.

So, if you're reading this:

HELLO.



'nuff said.

PS: Have a nice day!