It’s kind of a big deal
- that Michael and I are getting married tomorrow and
- that my kind and kind-of-a-big deal niece Julie gave me this t-shirt for Christmas:
It’s kind of a big deal that Julie wants to use the lyrics I wrote four days ago for her 10th annual Women’s Getaway Weekend on March 21 & 22 in New Hampshire.
It’s kind of a big deal that
- The Year(s) of Living Non-Judgmentally is still going strong here at WordPress after seven years of daily blogs,
- my boyfriend/fiancé/soon-to-be-husband Michael supports me in so many ways (including being my substitute blogger after my open heart surgery in 2016),
- my therapy groups are thriving,
- I’m President of the professional organization that’s been sustaining me and many others for decades,
- I’ve performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (and may be performing there again next year),
- I gave a speech at the 45th reunion of Harvard’s class of 1974,
- I’m happier than I’ve ever been in my life,
- I no longer worry about bragging and many other things I used to worry about,
- there’ll be a Presidential election next year in the USA,
- my son’s girlfriend will be visiting us from Jordan after the first of the year,
- my son will read every post I’ve written after I’m gone and (I hope) realize this blog is a love letter to him and many others, and
- YOU use your precious time to read this blog.
It’s kind of a big deal that I took all these photos yesterday:
It’s kind of a big deal that I won that book at Michael’s family‘s Yankee Swap.
Here’s somebody else saying “I’m kind of a big deal.”
Here’s a big deal number from a big deal musical:
If you leave a comment, it’s kind of a big deal because YOU are kind of a big deal.
It’s kind of a big deal that there’s so much I’m thankful for this holiday season.
The Year(s) of Living Non-Judgmentally 
The way you deal with our world gives me a big smile, Ann. One more day on the countdown!
The way you deal with our world gives me a big smile, Mark, which is kind of a big deal. Thanks for being so kind. ❤
While our viewpoints may sometimes differ, I always appreciate and consider your perspective. Daily reading of your blog has surely made me a better person. Congratulations on the wedding 🥂
You are kind of a big deal, Ray, and it’s a big deal to me that we’ve connected on WordPress, my good friend. ❤
All good luck to both of you tomorrow, Ann 😀
The cats are the winners and then those socks with cats as no. two.
You are kind of a big deal, Irene, and number one here! ❤
Congratulations!!!!!! Thank you for your daily blog.
Your kind comment is kind of a big deal!!!!!
I am so happy for your happiness, it spills over onto us! enjoy every second of your day tomorrow and every day forward –
Your kindness is always kind of a big deal, beth
The day before the big day … and all is well. Love this!!
Love you, Val, and you are kind of a big deal!!
It’s funny that the day before a big event is a pretty big deal in itself and that, as you look around at your life, you start to realize what a big deal it is.
Have a wonderful wedding tomorrow!
Thank you, my funny, wonderful, kind, and kind-of-a-big-deal friend.
Hi, Ann, in less than 24 hours you will be getting married. Although I’m far I will be present in spirit celebrating your special day. That picture with the cloud shaped like an angel attracted my eye. How seldom does one see that? It’s such a hopeful and peaceful sign. Best wishes to you.
Your comments are always kind and kind of a big deal here. Many thanks for your hopeful and peaceful words.
December 27th, 2019 is a big deal! I hope you have a wonderful day. And as a wedding gift to the two go you, why not take the day off from blogging?
It’s kind of a big deal for me to blog every day, so I’m not taking the day off. Thanks for another wonderfully thoughtful comment, Maureen.
Many congratulations on your upcoming wedding! And yes, you are a big deal! So happy for you.
It takes one big deal to know another one, my friend! Many thanks for your kindness.
Congratulations! My cats judge that your Friday is to be celebrated.
It’s kind of a big deal whenever you show up here, Jeff. Many thanks to you and your judgmental cats. ❤
Oh happy day! Will be thinking of you here today.
Congrats!
Thank you!!
It’s kind of a big deal that I love your blog and that I wish health and happiness for many years to come for you and Michael. May your life together be the kind of big deal that you dream of. Hugs to you both.
It’s a big deal to me that you love my blog, Peter. Big hugs back to you!!
HURRAY!!! Looking forward❤️
Looking forward to seeing you today at our kind-of-a-big-deal wedding, Carol!
You ARE a big deal! Congratulations on your wedding and wishes for the happiest of new years!
It takes one big deal to know another one, Lisa!! Thanks for your kind congratulations and wishes. ❤
Have a wonderful day tomorrow!
Thank you, Maria!!!
Congratulations on your wedding, Ann. Clearly you have many blessings to celebrate. May the new year bring more…🥰
Thank you for the blessings you bring, my blogging friend. ❤