 2024 - A FRESH START (And some exciting news too!) 2024 is upon us, and it’s time to make a fresh start. But wait, I’m not ready to let go of Christmas yet. And this month, I had to share a few of the pictures I took when we visited the Zoo Lights at the Phoenix Zoo with friends in December. What a spectacular display of colored lights.    And during our evening stroll around the zoo, we walked by flamingos, alligators, and koalas. Each was lit up for the visitors to enjoy. I can’t imagine the hours it took to decorate for such an extravaganza.  In the last section of the zoo, we spied a live animal—one lone elephant. Off in the distance were some of the twinkling lights, but he didn’t seem interested in anything other than standing around. I felt sorry for him and hoped his friends would show up after we left. Speaking of friends showing up, the Snowbird migration is in full swing in Arizona. Our pals have arrived, and it’s like old home week around the park. I’d add photos of our shenanigans, but I’ve been too busy having fun! Maybe next month.  Now for some exciting news! Yes, we’ve bought another place. This time, it’s at the park Ray works at. It’s our fifth season in here, and I can’t imagine going anywhere else. (FYI: We'll still RV in the spring and summer.) And you know us, a FUNNY came along for the ride. We’d decided on the place and had signed the papers to buy it, but we wouldn’t take possession in a few days. Imagine our surprise when we took Maggie for a walk by our soon-to-be-home, and it was all lit up. I said to Ray, “Our park model is decorated.” The next day, we talked to the previous owner, and he said, “I went ahead and decorated but didn’t go too crazy. I wasn’t sure how much you wanted to take back down.” People never cease to amaze me!!! This time, it was in a good way. WRITING NEWS: I have more great news. I have an idea for my next book!!! Glory Hallelujah!!! I’ll tell you more about it in February, after I write the synopsis. I’m excited. Here’s a hint…a train is involved. I’ll leave you with another funny. Ray and I attended his employee Christmas Party. They had a hors d’oeuvre table set up. After we put our stuff down, we went over and helped ourselves. As some of you know, I love anything to do with pasta. There, right in front of me, was a humongous bowl of bowtie pasta salad. I took a generous helping and enjoyed it. Then I went up and got more. If you talked to my hubby, he’d tell you I had another dollop before the night was over. I wish I could include a sample here, but I can’t. You’ll have to take my word for it. What happened next is not my normal M.O. But at the end of the evening, I went up to Ray’s boss and asked him, “Do you know who I can talk to about taking the rest of the pasta salad home? I’m sure I can find a baggy to put it in.” Now, before you question my sanity, I was half joking, but the assistant to the big boss heard my request and said, “Take the whole thing ‘cause it’s going in the trash.” I did, and the only thing Ray said as we walked out, “You do surprise me sometimes.” That’s his nice way of saying, I’m a nut. HA!!! Until next time… Janetta Fudge Messmer - Author of Christian Comedy/Romances “Turning Life Into Comedy” E-mail: janettafudgemessmer@gmail.com Website and sign up for the newsletter: http://janettafudgemessmer.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janetta.fudge.messmer Twitter: https://twitter.com/nettiefudge |
