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Janauary is a notoriously dreary time for everyone. It's the second most unattractive month for women... (hang on ladies, because February is #1). It's bleak, cold, and unless you hop on a plane, no beach or pool time. In my book, the only redeeming quality about January is that some of my favorite people are born in the first month of the year (including me:).

I must say though, I have had a very upbeat feeling this midwinter. Life is good. Even still, stress abounds and it abounded it's way right into my neck and back! Add on top of that my New Years efforts to get in shape, and my whole body was aching. So, when my son asked me what I wanted for my birthday a few weeks ago...I did not hesitate. I wanted a massage. Christmas had left me with a new snuggie and pj's all I needed was a relaxed body to snuggle into them. So when I saw that Physical Therapy and Beyond was having an amazing special, I knew it was time to cash in my gift.

I love visiting our villagers from the site, and using their great services. I have never been to Physical Therapy and Beyond before, and was totally impressed with the cleanliness, atmosphere and friendliness of the staff. On top of all that, after an hour with Christina, I was literally floating off the table. Within the first few minutes the anxious stress knot in my chest dissolved, and my pains seemed to melt away. My mood improved. Boy, this was just what I needed. I love massages and Christina was amazing. She combined various techniques including deep tissue, amma therapy, accupressure while using scented oils with calming music in the background. It all did the trick to bring me down from my super keyed up state. What a great way to take the edge off the winter blues.

Valentines Day is coming up, and if anyone is wondering what to get this hardworking roving reporter, feel free to stop in at Physical Therapy and Beyond.....ok....it doesn't have to be for me... it makes a great gift for ANYONE!!! Keep an eye on our Calendar for special promotions from PT and Beyond as well as all our great villagers.

Off to bed...I have a feeling I will have a peaceful, calm sleep tonight. Thanks Christina!!!!

What's your resolution?

I don't know, but for some reason this year I have very concrete resolutions that I want to stick with. Many of them have to do with cleaning up; my diet, my house, my garage, my paperwork....and lightening up; my weight, my mind, and spirit. I wonder why I feel so motivated this year?.....perhaps it's because I have one year till 50 and I feel like I need to get a move on.

What New Year's resolutions are in your heart? Will you keep them? Are you committed? In many ways, it's simply just time for a change. I wish you luck.....I wish me luck...but I guess luck is not really what we need. t's desire, commitment and the ability to stick to a goal...keep your eye on the prize. So here's to a cleaner house, healthier body, leaner look, and a laser like resolution to get you there. Happy New Year!!!

In Memoriam

It is with a very heavy heart that I write this blog.

Nelly Valverde died on Sunday at 5:30 AM

She went peacefully in the company of her family and closest friend.

There will be a memorial for her locally, probably this week-end.

I have just learned of this so I am not up to writing much. I will say that over the past several months in particular, I have grown to love Nelly. I will never forget her and she will be deeply missed. I cannot imagine the pain that her family is going through and the entire threevillagepeople.com community sends their condolences.

RIP

Nelly Valverde

Our precious Nelly is very ill. I sat by her bed in her daughters home in Manhattan yesterday holding her weak hand, giving her sips of water with a tiny spoon.

My son and I were at her home a few weeks ago enjoying a delicious dinner she prepared. How could this have happened?
Life is so precious.....and fragile.

I know many of the people involved with threevillagepeople.com have grown quite fond of Nelly, a vivacious, bright, animated, incredible woman. I ask that everyone please keep a good thought for her. I will keep you all posted here as well as on Facebook.

Thanks,
Charlene

ThreeVillagePeople.com -special friends

It could be said that I am biased, but really I am not. Many years ago, I worked for a now defunct mortgage company, and they were just unscrupulously dreadful. In spite of a very bad job market, and a new co-op mortgage, I had to leave. It made me sick knowing how they exploited people. So really, although I am the sentimental type I can be unbiased. The truth is that Wendy Martin conceived and built this beautifully visual site that conveys values of a past era that draws to it kind, wonderful people. It's pretty much as simple as that. And the people who come try to help and support each other. Networking nights are filled with whom I now consider friends, and light hearted laughter. It's a great place, a great concept and there is simply nothing else like it.

I have grown attached to the people in this online fictitious village. A transplant from Queens, this group has given me a great sense of belonging. John from Arbor Vista Tree Service came and trimmed up my whole property last week. I trusted him. He did a great job for a great price. Now I know, one less worry for me. John knows his trees. So I told him "John...once a year, come, tell me what I need and do it." I live in a veritable forest, I have no clue what needs what done to it. Having people who are experts in their field, and whom I trust make my life easier.

Scott Heaney is my insurance man. I like having an insurance man. It makes me feel like I live in Mayberry, or Green Acres or something. My son is thinking about buying his first car (way prematurely of course). With visions of Challenger's and Camaro's I told him "you better call up Scott and get advice, because the car you buy can really effect your insurance." He's fifteen, so I'll be the one to call Scott, but I know Scott won't steer me wrong. I called Scott last week at dinner time when a gardener cut his arm open in my yard and had to go to the ER. He calmed my hysteria. I am probably not the easiest client for him, but having people like this in my life is very comforting to me. Life is stressful. Have you noticed? Knowing the right people, great people, make it easier.

Today, I got a call from the son of our famous Nelly. You've probably met her at Networking Night, and if you sampled her cookies, you will never forget them. If you've had a conversation, you will never forget her. She is pure positive joy. Nelly has become a friend, as have so many of our villager's. She tutors my son in Spanish, feeds us dinner and sends Jake cookies when he needs cheering. Nelly is special. So when her son called me early this morning, I knew it probably was not so good. I don't really know what it is yet, but given her faith, determination and tenacity, I will have to assume she will be OK. As of this afternoon she was in SBU Hospital.
I ask that everyone reading this do whatever you do; pray, keep a good thought, eat a cookie (although I can guarantee you it won't be as good as hers:) Send good thoughts her way.

These are some the villager's - with stories, and personalities. No talking geckos or other gimmicks....just real people. Great people. Remember, in the end, we are all in this together. Wendy, thanks for creating "a place" for us to be and to find each other.

See you all at Networking Night, November 4th

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Middle Country Women's Expo

Tomorrow, Thursday, Wendy and I will make our annual trip to the Women's Expo at the Middle Country Library. It's a wonderful event to meet so many talented local women. We will make sure to stop off at Nelly's table and hopefully get some of her amazing Alfajores. (Visit her at http://www.threevillagepeople.com/ads/foodhall/Nelly/nelly.html)
So I am looking forward to maybe getting a jump on some Christmas shopping as well as meet lots of wonderful women.