I had the pleasure of meeting you in Boston last year and you are fabulous. Gentle, happy, soft spoken, attentive, a good listener, and very positive. You have good energy, girlfriend. Totally delightful and a real honey-pie. Your kids in the classroom must adore you - I know I would if I was a child with a teacher like you. I hope to hug you again this year.

Karie, you bring joy to this forum with your lovely manners, great attitude, wit, and fabulous style. You don’t take yourself too seriously, which is a breath of fresh hair. THANK YOU for being a wonderful part of this community. I love the way you embrace colours, wear Preppy clothes and ballet flats, and sport stylish big hair. (Your longer ‘do is looking great, btw).You have the ‘80s gene like I do - and I’m with you on wanting to wear sky high shoulder pads again. Lets do it. Go Team Mid-Life Crises.

Still to this day, my favourite photo you've posted so far was in a kayak on the water with Cosmo Edward a few years ago. I wept tears of sadness and joy when I saw that pic. You and your doggie out on the water, paddling like royalty - confidant, rebellious, free, and having a ball. There is no better feeling.

We hope you feel celebrated on your birthday. I’m sure that Cosmo Edward and hubby are providing bucket loads of TLC and spoiling you rotten.

love Angie xo