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Carol's birthday is coming up in a few weeks. I know I'll be thinking of her that day, just like many of you. Not that I don't think of her every day that passes, but it'll be a special day of rememberance.

I'd like to celebrate her that day by sharing Carol moments with everyone. Please send me favorite stories or memories that you have of Carol. Whether they're full of emotions or good to make us laugh, I'd love to hear them all and bet others would, too.
Send to: popper53@sbcglobal.net

We bid farewell

I'm saddened to share that my boss (and once Carol's), Mike Muth, passed away yesterday morning. He was a great businessman and asset to the community. As the owner and CEO of the Muth companies, Mike had a strong presence within Muth Mirror Systems. Even as he was weaning himself slowly out of the business and nearing retirement, he always made time for his people and kept them a priority. Whenever he was in the office he would walk around and greet every employee, by name. I know Carol thought very highly of Mike. They talked often when he came in and stopped by the front office, where Carol sat.

Some of you may know Mike, or of him. Some not. Either way it's been a terrible blow to the company and one hell of a disappointing year.

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Everything changes in time

I've made a few subtle changes to the blog recently. Nothing extravagant, because I want it to remain Carol's blog. I think I have the time stamp thing figured out. It wasn't rocket science... just had to poke around in the settings. Oddly enough, even though I'm now in the correct time zone, it's still a few minutes off. But we're getting closer!
I also changed the comments area. You no longer have to create an account to leave a comment. Anyone can share their $.02, so please do! I'd love to hear what others are thinking and it's also a flag for me that people are actually reading this stuff.
Last, but certainly not least, I added a photo. It's one that makes me smile and sometimes I need that to lighten the mood, bring me back to reality and keep me focused.

I have to admit that last night the photo had a reverse effect on me. Pardon my french, but I got pissed off when I looked at it and relived the day it was taken. It was two days before Carol's birthday and I stopped by for my visit and a birthday hug. It was the first time she showed me her bald head. When I got home that night I sent her an email, telling her how much I missed her. I still have that message. This was the P.S.-

p.s. You without hair, didn't even phase me. I thought it might be uneasy for you to share that (maybe it was??) or uneasy for me on the receiving end. But you were still Carol, and I just looked at your face and that was it. It's just @!$!*#@! hair. You're the same awesome lady.

Dun, dun dun dun dun....Go Pack Go!

Need I say more?? What a crazy stretch of games the Packers have had. Yesterday was ridiculous! I was a little unsure of how the game would pan out with the Vikings. They've kicked our butts in the past and being 7-1 at the time... I just figured we were due to fall soon. Don't get me wrong, I'm not dissing the Pack and I want them to succeed as much as the next guy/gal, but all good things do come to an end eventually. Thank God this Sunday wasn't that time.

My heart goes out to all of you Minnesotans. It's gotta be tough walking out of that one not even scoring one point. And especially to a rival like the Pack.

I think this would have been a tough game for Carol to watch. I thought of her as soon as I saw the schedule on my fridge. She would have worn her Viking shirt on Friday and taken all the crap in the office. And we would have given it. Today she would have smiled and acknowledged the game that Brett and his teammates played. She saw the positive in almost everything.

Let's all do the wave now......