Debbie’s E-News November 2009!....

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*** Winter Wonderland – My First Holiday Recording!....

*** Updated Website – New Look & New Features!....

*** ASCAPlus Award – My 3^rd One!....

*** One Important Request!....

*** Did You Know?....

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Hi Everyone!....

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I know it has been several months since you’ve heard from me but I honestly needed a break from the ‘biz’ side of things so I’ve been trying to give myself that time. However, I have not been a complete slacker! This summer I recorded my first holiday song and have some more music on the way by early next year. I’ve also updated the look of my website so I hope you will check that out. Here’s the latest.....

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*** Winter Wonderland – My First Holiday Recording!....

I’ve wanted to record some holiday songs forever and finally had the chance to do one this summer. It was about 100 degrees here in LA when we recorded it but we managed to get in the spirit. It is a pop version of the holiday classic Winter Wonderland with lush strings and jingle bells – the jingle bells definitely made it feel colder in the studio. The song was arranged and produced by Dan Marfisi and mastered by multi-grammy winner Gavin Lurssen. Good friend Orlando Rios once again created some wonderful artwork for me. You can hear the full version of it on my website. The song is currently available for download purchase at iTunes for $.99 and the cd version with artwork is available for $1.99 from CD Baby. http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/DebbieHennessey Please note this is a one-song item.....

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*** Updated Website – New Look & New Features!....

My website has a new look as well as some new features. I love the new colors and style. There is now a music player at the top of each page that you can click on and I’ve preloaded it with some new and favorite songs to listen to while you are checking out the site. There’s still more to come so be sure to check back.....

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*** ASCAPlus Award – My 3^rd One!....

Just last month I received my 3rd ASCAPlus Award for songwriting from the American Society of Composers and Publishers. Well, thank you very much Mr. umm ASCAP!....

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***One Important Request! ....

If you have an iTunes, Amazon or CD Baby account or any other favorite site where my music is available I could really use some reviews or ‘stars’ or thumbs up, whatever they have, I’ll take ‘em!....

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Here’s my new favorite quote from Paul Stanley of Kiss, “File-sharing, that's like me stealing your car and telling you I'm sharing your transportation."  Which kind of leads me to this…....

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*** Did You Know?....

Even my closest friends are always surprised to find out how the music biz works…excuse me, doesn’t work. Here’s something that has been going on since the first radio station played the first recorded song and it’s not cool. For over 80 years corporate radio has not paid one cent to artists when they play their song over the air - the same songs that attract millions of listeners and millions of advertising dollars to their stations. This is the only business that gets away with this. Can you think of any other business that doesn’t have to pay its suppliers for their product? Can you imagine grocery stores not paying farmers for their fruits and veggies or your favorite Target expecting to get all their various products at no cost?....

Bill HR848 The Performance rights act was introduced in Congress in 2007 and just this week past the Senate Judiciary Committee. This bill would finally close this loophole in the copyright law and ensure that AM and FM radio fairly compensate artists when their music is played on the radio. We not talking about a lot of money here, some stations would pay as little as $500 a year! Now the National Assn of Broadcasters would like you all to believe that they sell millions of records for artists…they don’t!!! That is a huge myth. Why would you buy something you can hear for free over and over again? Anyway, please, please, please visit the Music First Coalition website to get the facts and send an email or call your representatives and tell them you support this bill. http://musicfirstcoalition.org/....

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Thank for listening and for all your support. It is greatly appreciated.....

Debbie....

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http://www.debbiehennessey.com & www.myspace.com/debbiehennessey

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"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."  Mahatma Gandhi ....

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Debbie’s E-News May 2009!

 

*** Cancerpalooza ’09! – May 19^th @ Molly Malone’s!

*** Healing Music Night – May 24^th Honors Veterans!

 

Hi all!

Here are a couple of great shows for May. As I mentioned in my last email, I’ll only be doing a few live shows this year so I hope you can make it out to at least one. Joining me for both shows will be guitarists John DePatie & Jeff Marshall.

 

*** Cancerpalooza @ Molly Malone’s May 19th at 8:00pm!

Please join me, Brandon Schott, Charlie Lustman, Denise Vasquez & Michael Tiernan on May 19th at Molly Malone’s for a very special Cancer Charity Event to benefit I'mTooYoungForThis.org! Brandon, Charlie, Denise and Michael are all cancer survivors and kick ass musicians! This is going to be a fun and informative evening. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door, even if you can't attend you can make a donation online. Of course the evening is FREE to cancer patient survivors! Please visit http://cancerpalooza.i2y.com/ and http://www.imtooyoungforthis.org Please, please, please buy your tickets as early as possible! If you are a patient survivor there is a FREE ticket option on the site for you as well. We are also looking for volunteers to help out on the night of the show so let me know if you’d like to help!

 

I’m Too Young For This is an organization that was founded by concert pianist and composer Matthew Zachary. At the ripe ole age of 21 Matthew was diagnosed with pediatric brain cancer and told he’d likely never perform again. Well that was back in 1995 and not only is Matthew going strong as a musician and performer but he has put together a comprehensive and collaborative organization and website for adolescents and young adults and their families who are battling cancer. In fact in 2007, Time magazine named www.imtooyoungforthis.org one of its Best 50 Websites for that year. I'm Too Young For This connects adolescents and young adults with tons of great support services and opportunities that people just don’t know are available.

 

*** Healing Music Night @ ISI 3283 Motor Ave. May 24^th at 7pm!

This will be my first time at this event so here is what I'm told: Unravel your stress and worries as you uplift your spirit at an evening of healing music, poetry and prayer. The monthly Healing Music Night series is open to all and held at Dr. LeRoy Perry’s International Sportscience Institute, 3283 Motor Ave., Los Angeles, 7:00 P.M. A $15 donation suggested. The May 24th show we will be honoring our military veterans! Also that evening: Cantor Estherleon Schwartz is a spiritual and community leader who brings all cultures and religions together through her music and poetry concerts; Theo Chakra is a musician, singer/songwriter, producer who blends music to heal the spirit and is the producer of all Cantor Estherleon’s liturgical and classical music; and Howard Richman, M.F.A., is a sound healing pioneer. Since 1982, he has created more than 3000 individual sound portraits and composed music for specific conditions. Mr. Richman’s specialty is to help people break through their most stubborn blocks.

 

Healing Music Night is presented by House of Song. ISI is located at 3283 Motor Avenue West Los Angeles, CA 90034. (at the corner of National Blvd.) Enter the building through the back door under the GREEN awning and follow the signs upstairs to the second floor gym. For more information 818-757-0600 or
http://www.soundfeelings.com/about/events/healing_music_night.htm 

 

Please join me for both of these worthy events! Thanks again for all your support. It is greatly appreciated.

Debbie

 

http://www.debbiehennessey.com & www.myspace.com/debbiehennessey

 

"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."  Mahatma Gandhi

 

"Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." Confucius

 

“The music lasts forever, I guess maybe the debt does too…” Lips Kudlow, lead guitarist from the movie Anvil! The Story of Anvil

 

 

 

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Hi all, Just a reminder that I'll be part of the show tonight! 9pm EST/6pm PST! Hope you will join us. d

Debbie’s E-News April 2009!

*** Cancerpalooza ’09! May 19th @ Molly Malone’s!
*** The Stupid Cancer Show April 13th on the web!

Hi all!
Hope you all made it through April Fools Day relatively unscathed! As I mentioned in my last email, I’ll only be doing a few live shows this year and I want to tell you about a very special one coming up in May.

I’m Too Young For This is an organization that was founded by concert pianist and composer Matthew Zachary. At the ripe ole age of 21 Matthew was diagnosed with pediatric brain cancer and told he’d likely never perform again. Well that was back in 1995 and not only is Matthew going strong as a musician and performer but he has put together a comprehensive and collaborative organization and website for adolescents and young adults and their families who are battling cancer. In fact in 2007, Time magazine named www.imtooyoungforthis.org one of its Best 50 Websites for that year. I'm Too Young For This connects adolescents and young adults with tons of great support services and opportunities that people just don’t know are available. I’m honored to be helping Matthew and everyone else at I’m Too Young For This with a couple of events:

*** Cancerpalooza @ Molly Malone’s May 19th at 8:00pm.
Please join me, Brandon Schott, Charlie Lustman, Denise Vasquez & Michael Tiernan on May 19th at Molly Malone’s for a very special Cancer Charity Event to benefit I'mTooYoungForThis.org! Brandon, Charlie, Denise and Michael are all cancer survivors and kick ass musicians! This is going to be a fun and informative evening. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door, even if you can't attend you can make a donation online. Of course the evening is FREE to cancer patient survivors! Please visit http://cancerpalooza.i2y.com/ and http://www.imtooyoungforthis.org Please, please, please buy your tickets as early as possible! Or if you are a patient survivor just let me know you want to be there and we’ll put you on the guest list.

*** The Stupid Cancer Show on the web April 13th at 9pm EST - 6pmPST.
Next Monday, April 13th, I'll be appearing on The Stupid Cancer Show to promote the upcoming Cancerpalooza event! The Stupid Cancer Show is in its third year, airs every Monday night and is hosted by adult survivors Kairol Rosenthal and Mathew Zachary. It's free, it's fun and there's an integrated chat room during the broadcast so you can connect with your friends and actively contribute to the program or just listen, there’s no pressure. Please join me for this fun and informative show. NOTE: show airs at 9pm EST - 6pm PST! Don’t forget it’s next Monday! http://www.imtooyoungforthis.org/stupidcancershow/index.shtml

Please join me for both these worthy events! Thanks again for all your support. It is greatly appreciated.
Debbie

http://www.debbiehennessey.com & www.myspace.com/debbiehennessey

"Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." Confucius

"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mahatma Gandhi

Cancerpalooza @ Molly Malones May 19th at 8:00pm.
Please join me, Brandon Schott, Charlie Lustman, Denise Vasquez & Michael Tiernan on May 19th at Molly Malones for a very special Cancer Charity Event to benefit I'mTooYoungForThis.org! I'm Too Young For This connects adolescents and young adults battling cancer with tons of great support services and opportunities. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door, even if you can't attend you can make a donation online. Please visit http://cancerpalooza.i2y.com/ and http://www.imtooyoungforthis.org

The Stupid Cancer Show on the web April 13th at 9pm EST - 6pmPST.
Before the big show in May, I'll be appearing on The Stupid Cancer Show on April 13th to promote the upcoming Cancerpalooza event! The Stupid Cancer Show is in it's third year, airs every Monday night and is hosted by adult survivors Kairol Rosenthal and Mathew Zachary. It's free, it's fun and there's an integrated chat room during the broadcast also so you can connect with your friends and actively contribute to the program. Please join me for this fun and informative show. NOTE: show airs at 9pm EST - 6pm PST! http://www.imtooyoungforthis.org

Please join me for both these worthy events!

Debbie’s E-News Jan/Feb 2009!

*** WRITING & RECORDING NEW MUSIC IN ’09!
*** THE SONG ”DARE ME” APPEARS ON MAKE-A-WISH CHARITY CD!
*** HEAR ME ON BACKUP VOCALS FOR CLASSIC SEEDS SONG!

Hi all!
It’s been awhile since I sent you an update so I hope that you are all doing well and that 2009 is off to a good start for you. I had a quiet holiday here in LA and was very happy to ring in a new year. With all that is going on in the world I’m sure that you are as focused as I am on who and what is really important to each of you. So turn off the news, it will be there later. Make some plans with friends, family and pets. Do something for yourself that is relaxing and relatively inexpensive, go to the movies, read a book, listen to music…especially listen to music! ;-)

*** WRITING & RECORDING NEW MUSIC IN ’09!
I’ll be spending a lot of this year writing and recording new songs, mostly for possible film and tv placement. At the moment I don’t have any plans for a new full-length cd but I may do an EP or release some songs as singles so you can have your own versions. I will certainly keep you posted on that. In the meantime you can listen to the new songs anytime you like here on my website: http://www.debbiehennessey.com/music.html

*** SONG ”DARE ME” APPEARS ON MAKE-A-WISH CHARITY CD!
I was recently asked by fellow songwriter Philip Watson to provide a song for a charity cd he was putting together with Moiko Records to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. After sending them some songs, they chose Dare Me, which I co-wrote with Richard Wold, Stan Webb and Renee Carly. The cd is called A Wish For Country and the download version is available now on Moiko Records. The cd version will be available next month. Please check out these two links to find out more and to purchase one song or the whole cd! Every bit helps.
http://moikonetwork.ning.com/profile/AwishforCountryCharityCD
http://www.cdfreedom.com/artists/moikorecordsinc.1/catalog/awishforcountry/

***HEAR ME ON BACKUP VOCALS FOR SKY SAXON!
I mentioned this recording to you quite a while back but I have just found out that it is available. I recorded backup vocals for guitarist/producer Danny B. Harvey for a new version of The Seeds classic song Pushing Too Hard This was for original Seeds’ singer Sky Saxon’s cd The King of Garage Rock, which Danny produced. The track I’m on includes Clem Burke (Blondie) and Elliot Easton (The Cars). I’m only on the one song but check it out. Again, you can just purchase the one song if you want. Here are some links:
iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?i=283902372&id=283902369&s=143441
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00187PN92/ref=cm_sw_em_r_dp
Danny B. Harvey http://www.dannybharvey.com/

I feel like I’m forgetting something but that’s enough for now. Thanks again for all your support. It is greatly appreciated.
take care,
Debbie

http://www.debbiehennessey.com & www.myspace.com/debbiehennessey

"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mahatma Gandhi

"Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." Confucius

Debbie's E-News October 2008!

***NEW INTERVIEW THIS SATURDAY ON MUSIC TO GO USA!
***HEAR THE NEW SONG CHASING GHOSTS!
***WORTHY CAUSE: ONLY $1 FOR KATIE'S VOICE 500Kin365.org

Hi all!
Seems like it's been awhile since I sent you an update. I hope you are all doing well. I have just a couple of things for you this month. So let's get to it!

***NEW INTERVIEW THIS SATURDAY ON MUSIC TO GO USA!
This Saturday, October 18 at 7pm EST/4pm PST you can listen to an extended interview I just recorded with radio host Bert Gagnon for his weekly show Songwriter's Network, which airs on www.MusicToGoUSA.com. We had a great talk and I hope you will check it out. It also marks the radio debut of the new song Chasing Ghosts (see below). The station runs 24/7 and you can request songs at anytime. Bert's show airs every Saturday night from 6-11pm EST for the best in indie music and interviews. www.MusicToGoUSA.com.

***HEAR THE NEW SONG CHASING GHOSTS!
I am very happy to tell you about a new song that I co-wrote with the lovely and talent Ms. Alison Block. Guitarist Jeff Marshall produced and recorded the track with drums by Charlie Waymire. We are really proud of this one so I hope you'll stop by my website and check it out www.debbiehennessey.com/music.html. It's also available on my Myspace page www.myspace.com/debbiehennessey. There are links on both sites for Alison, Jeff and Charlie, so check those out as well. Please drop me a note and let me know what you think of Chasing Ghosts.

***WORTHY CAUSE: ONLY $1 FOR KATIE'S VOICE/500Kin365.org
I was recently made aware of the incredible voice and music of Indie folk-rock singer/songwriter Katie Reider who passed away this summer from a rare tumor. Katie's first cd came out in 1998 and she was just reaching the peak of her music career when she developed a tumor in her upper left jaw that progressed into her sinus, skull base and left eye orbit. Over the course of one year, the rare facial tumor took away her sight in one eye, her voice, and most importantly her ability to perform. So with the help of Katie loyal fans www.500Kin365.org was created to introduce 500,000 people to Katie Reider, her music and her story over the next year. For only $1 you can download nine of Katie's songs. Just $1 and 100% of the proceeds go to a fund to help support Katie's family with the expenses that accumulated during her illness. Katie had two young children with her devoted life partner Karen, whom she had been with for 10 years. Her voice and music are truly beautiful and I hope you will take the opportunity to get to know this genuine talent who was taken far too soon. Please go to www.500kin365.org for more info.

That's it for now. Thanks again for all the wonderful support.
take care,
Debbie

http://www.debbiehennessey.com & www.myspace.com/debbiehennessey

"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mahatma Gandhi

"If nothing ever changed, there would be no butterflies."

Two special shows this weekend Sept 12 & 13!

Hi guys,
Just a quick update regarding two special shows this weekend.

Friday, September 12th, 2008
Nette Radio Night @ The Talking Stick
NetteRadio Showcase "Second Friday's at The Talking Stick w/ TK Promo sponsored by Daisy Rock". This is a new location for this event. I'll be there with guitarist Jeff Marshall doing an acoustic set.
Show starts at 7:00pm and everyone playing rocks! I go on at 8:15.
Address: 1411 Lincoln Blvd. at California, Venice CA 90291
NOTE: new location for this venue.
Price: Free! Can't beat that!

Saturday, September 13th, 2008
Kulaks Woodshed-Beautiful CD Anniversary Show
One-year anniversary show for the cd Beautiful, which raises money for women's domestic abuse programs. I'll be there with guitarist Jeff Marshall.
Show starts at 8:00 pm, again lots of great artists.
Address: 5230 1/2 Laurel Canyon Blvd., North Hollywood CA 91601
Price: Small donation at the door.


Also, I'll have another new song for you all up on the website very soon. It's called Chasing Ghosts and was written with my pal Alison Block.

Thanks again for all the wonderful support.
take care,
Debbie

http://www.debbiehennessey.com & www.myspace.com/debbiehennessey

"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mahatma Gandhi

"If nothing ever changed, there would be no butterflies."

THIS SATURDAY JULY 26TH AND NEXT SATURDAY, AUGUST 2ND!

Hi kids!
Here's the deal, YOU get to listen to bands and hang out in the sun and it won't cost you a dime, unless out of the goodness of your little pea-picking heart, you want to make a donation. This Saturday's show will be the 5th year in a row that we've performed at the Santa Monica Relay for Life event. Open to the public and all ages, these are a full day outdoor event of bands and activities to benefit ACS. It is always a fun and inspiring day. Bring a blanket, chairs, snacks, whatever and sit on the lawn and enjoy the show.

Both Relay for Life shows are with a full band! First time in 2 years!

Saturday, July 26th Santa Monica Relay for Life
Crossroads Elementary School, 1715 Olympic Blvd
Santa Monica CA 90404
Set time 11:15 AM – yes that's AM! If I can do it, you can do it!
Full band show! Jeff Marshall, Jeff Moore, Jeff Maddox & James Kirk!
Free and open to the public

Saturday, Aug 2nd Downtown Los Angeles Relay for Life
LA City Hall, 200 N. Spring St.
Los Angeles CA 90012
Set time 11:15 AM – yes that's AM! If I can do it, you can do it!
Full band show! Jeff Marshall, Jeff Moore, Jeff Maddox & James Kirk!
Free and open to the public

See, I can do a short email. Thanks again for all the wonderful support.
take care,
Debbie

http://www.debbiehennessey.com & www.myspace.com/debbiehennessey

"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mahatma Gandhi

"If nothing ever changed, there would be no butterflies."

*** RELAY FOR LIFE/AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY SHOWS!
*** Watch Lowen & Navarro video and help those with ALS!
*** Check out new cds from Eve Selis and my good buddies The Middle Class!

Hi kids!
Hope you are all doing well as we move ever closer to summer and that you have plans to have some fun. I have a way that you can have fun AND support the American Cancer Society in the process! YOU get to listen to bands and hang out in the sun and it won't cost you a dime, unless out of the goodness of your little pea-picking heart, you want to make a donation.

This will be the 5th year in a row that I've performed at the Santa Monica Relay for Life event. In addition I will be performing at the N. Hollywood (this SAT!), Beach Cities, and Downtown LA events this summer. Open to the public and all ages, these are a full day outdoor event of bands and activities to benefit ACS. It is always a fun and inspiring day. Bring a blanket, chairs, snacks, whatever and sit on the lawn and enjoy the show.

***CALENDAR! Relay for Life shows are with a full band! First time in 2 years!

THIS SATURDAY!!! June 7th North Hollywood/Studio City Relay for Life
Reed Middle School, 4525 Irvine
North Hollywood CA 91601
Set time is 2pm!
Full band show! Jeff Marshall, Christopher Maloney, Jeff Moore & Jeff Maddox!
Free and open to the public

Saturday, July 19th Beach Cities Relay for Life
Redondo Union High School, 631 Vincent Park
Redondo Beach CA 90277
Set time tbd
Full band show! Jeff Marshall, Jeff Moore & Jeff Maddox!
Free and open to the public

Saturday, July 26th Santa Monica Relay for Life
Crossroads Elementary School, 1715 Olympic Blvd
Santa Monica CA 90404
Set time tbd
Full band show!
Free and open to the public

Saturday, Aug 2nd Downtown Los Angeles Relay for Life
LA City Hall, 200 N. Spring St.
Los Angeles CA 90012
Set time tbd
Full band show! Jeff Marshall, Jeff Moore & Jeff Maddox!
Free and open to the public


*** Watch Lowen & Navarro video and help those with ALS!

Eric Lowen & Dan Navarro have been writing and performing together for over 20 years. With their unique harmonies, honest lyrics and beautiful melodies they have influenced countless singers and songwriters and entertained thousand of fans. You no doubt know their song 'We Belong', which was a huge hit for Pat Benatar but that is merely the tip of the iceberg in their songwriting history. Over the last few years Eric and Dan have become tireless teachers and advocates of those living with ALS, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.
Their new album 'Learning to Fall' will be out this summer and the first video is now available "with 30-voice ALS Choir including patients (PALS), friends, family and caregivers, all joining in song to make a point. That life is beautiful with or without a serious disease" Please take a few minutes to be inspired by this incredible song and Eric's example of how life should be lived each moment. http://lownav.c.topica.com/maalI5KabHEyLb7U3i3baehoil/


*** Check out new cds from Eve Selis and my good buddies The Middle Class!

Finally, I have a couple of new cds for you to check out. The first is 'Angels and Eagles' by Eve Selis. I had the pleasure of seeing Eve and her band perform the entire cd this past weekend and I was blown away. Eve is an incredible singer, songwriter and performer. If you have the chance to see her live, run don't walk to the show! In the meantime, please check out her music. I promise you will love it! http://www.eveselis.com/

My good friends The Middle Class have finally released their first cd 'Deep In Debt'. They have created a truly unique Folksy/Bluesy/Americana sound by incorporating great harmonies, and interesting instruments such as washboard and spoons, along with more traditional harmonica and acoustic guitars, while their witty lyrics touch on all kinds of different subjects. They have created a fresh take on traditional music. Please give it a listen. http://www.myspace.com/themiddleclass2


I know, my newsletters can be a bit 'wordy' but I do appreciate you taking the time to listen. Thanks again for all the wonderful support.
take care,
Debbie

http://www.debbiehennessey.com & www.myspace.com/debbiehennessey

"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mahatma Gandhi

"If nothing ever changed, there would be no butterflies."

"When you complain, you become a living, breathing crap magnet."
(Don't know who said that but I love it!)