Bonus Post: Thing 7

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Thing 7:

File this under unsung heroes about whom songs should be sung ... but Laura W (and Denny W ... who is not on the Facebook), if time stops in seven days as the Mayans maybe-kind of-possibly predicted (oh my goodness ... that's next Friday!), then let me be sure to take a moment tonight to thank you both for what you've done for so many.  I know I'm just one of the "strays" that found his or her way into your orbit (courtesy of DJ, may he rest in peace), but you (plural) have given so much so that others could be happy and have done so without demand for attention.  Being fiercely protective of your brood -- whether human or animal, making sure to love folks unconditionally and having had to struggle with adversity and loss that none should have had to have faced, you are examples for others who need to observe how to have strength and courage and tenacity and perseverance no matter what comes.  With fond memories of family get-togethers and of resting so comfortably in your living room chair (usually with a dog in my lap) that Bennie mentioned it was one of only two places he ever saw me completely and totally relaxed (the other was at JoAnne's house in Uniontown) and of a holiday box full of goodies the year I spent Christmas alone holed up at the theatre housing in Philly ... Laura and Denny W, tonight, we sing your praises (and wish you and yours the happiest of holidays and easiest of end-of-world scenarios)!