Time for Crepe Suzette to make a triumphant comeback, non? Here is the USA's own French chef Julia Child prepping the dessert: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/video/Julia-Child-Makes-Crepe-Suzette.html

Right up to the next-to-last sentence, I didn't cry. Then, bam! This is why I avoid playing poker.

Completely in your corner, Benita. Why not relax and adopt a flex-schedule? Most bloggers I follow do and my joy in them is not diminished by their randomly spaced posts. Enjoy your life away from the keyboard!

Only you, Benita, would think to bring such style to a simple broom. Inspiring. Would you comment ont he subtle lace pattern on the cabinet doors -- wallpaper or ???

Why not a a (very cute) hipster Williamsburg WIFE (who loves cats) to grant you a green card? That'd be much more modern and probably neater around the house!

Skol with an imaginary umlaut!

Koloro desks are really fresh and fun! I think practical, too -- boxy top focuses your attention on the task at hand, and there's no room for distracting clutter.

So many beloved pets spoken of in these comments. I've certainly had more than my share depart this world. I miss and love them still. But now I care for six mostly senior dogs -- all "unadoptable" (ha-!) -- and I took in a young sick Husky mix as a foster. He's well now. I try not to allow the final ink in the bond I feel with him. I have to find him a wonderful forever home. Six is already too many. Reading Alicia's posts and the heartfelt comments, I know there are tremendous people out there who are devoted to their animals. I just need to find one for the Husky boy.

Thank you for compiling this list of alternatives to iGoogle. Most other sources say NetVibes and stop at that. I have faint hope Google will reconsider, but am heartened to know the landscape of free personal start pages is not barren.

That video c'est merveilleux

Thanks for reminding me about Work of Art. Just bought Season One on Amazon for $10. In the States Bravo is not airing it for free right now. Cats look happy! Who wouldn't be, in your pretty and cozy home.

Scrumptious and gorgeous. Please share frosting and deco recipe.

Is there any weather more evocative of childhood memories than snowfall?

Oh it is so good to laugh. Only you, Alicia, could capture and caption this scene so aptly. Love Miss Clover Meadow.

I'll have one-a them Andy Bars, please ...

Benita, surely you are the 21st century's Wonder Woman!

Any horse who helps you on your journey-to-athlete is a lucky animal. Above all your amazingness and accomplishment, it's your time with horses that most inspires and moves me.