Dear Hyper,
It's so great to hear from you and even better to hear that you are going fine. I'm glad that the kids are doing well too.
Teenage years are something else -- something I was glad to put behind me. Even at the time, I was aware that if I could get through those years intact, the rest of my life would be a piece of cake. I was right.
Tell about the house. Please.
i just moved into a bigger apartment and I like to hear about moving people. Did you make changes to the house?
What's it like to live a little farther from your relatives?
I'd love to hear your neice's CD.

It sounds like something you have been spending time on. That's good that you are making progress on this project of yours.
Mari