December 9th, 2009 – Day Nine

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Thank you, ds at Third Storey Window, for this lovely award. "The Proximade Award believes in the Proximity - nearness in space, time and relationships. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated."

Thank you, ds, at ThirdStoreyWindow, for the "You Don’t Say? Award" for Super Comments. I must say, you are a much appreciated super-commenter!

Thank you, Bellezza, at Dolce Bellezza, for the “I Love Your Blog” award. This on-line reading and writing community is quite remarkable. I appreciate your awesome support!