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Congratulations Cameron!

Today I did my 1st 5 K.    I did it in 25:53 and came in 4th in my age group……  I am so proud!

I remember him as a young kid watching TV…and Listening.. RIP. Don

Los Angeles (CNN) — Don Cornelius, the founder of the “Soul Train” television show, was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to his head Wednesday, authorities said. He was 75.

Cornelius died of a gunshot wound at a house on Mulholland Drive, said Los Angeles police Officer Tenesha Dodine. Police responded to the call about 4 a.m. (7 a.m. ET), Dodine said.

Cornelius was pronounced dead at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, according to Lt. Larry Dietz of the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office.

Los Angeles police investigators reported to the coroner that Cornelius died from a “self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head,” coroner’s Assistant Chief Ed Winter said. The coroner’s office will perform an autopsy to confirm the cause of death.

Shortly after the turn of the millennium a quiet, very small, black terrier came to the Healy house in Munich on vacation. When her owner returned a month later, Cherry refused to leave. She quickly became a leader in our home, stopped being silent, and travelled across Europe with us regularly. In her free time she volunteered at Innere Mission Home for Girls as a lay therapist. She facilitated some very tough cases with her partner Gaby.

In her private life, Cherry was a bit of a style queen and known to be a diva. This side of her was most noticeable when she stayed at hotels and went to restaurants. Despite this, she was usually very polite and friendly. She counts as the only dog among Gaby’s five “Prinzessinen”.
Cherry turned 17 y.o. on January 1st, 2012. Soon after, her health began to decline consistently. Pacquito, Gaby and Joe have spent the long goodbye with her these past weeks. Cherry has had 24/7 care and companionship. She has left us peacefully today. She sends her fond goodbyes to all her friends and family. We will all miss her.

Cherry Ettischer-Healy

Jan. 1st, 1995- Ɨ Jan. 27th, 2012

~ Gabriele Ettischer-Healy

Merry Christmas to my all my family and friends.  I hope everyone has a safe and happy New Year!

Evan – Paul (me) – Cameron

So much has happened this year…I can literally remember 1 year ago today..

and can you believe it…Tony Steward WINS  5 of the last 10 and comes in 1st in Homestead to Win the series championship!  Carl Edwards was  second.  And second for the Championship!!!  It came down to the last lap..of the last race.  I have never seen it happen before.   Awesome!

.. what a year..