Sorry to piggyback on yours, Dawn's message isn't archived yet.
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On Thu, 11 Nov 2004 00:11:00 -0500, maxine in ri >
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>Beyond that we haven't made many plans, this
>being the first year we have no family in town due to deaths and
>divorces. I'm not much in the mood for celebrating.

Dawn

Dawn, find some "orphan" friends... I think you'll feel a lot better
with some company around. Even if you aren't in the best of moods,
reach out - you may surprise yourself and have a good time after all.