K IS FOR KLAHANIE

My theme for A to Z this year is a wildly different, but very exciting, HERE'S TO YOU all month long. 26 posts to be precise. The most difficult part was narrowing down the 26. All of you deserve your own post. What you will find here is a post by the featured blogger, with traveling music chosen by me that complements said post, and two links. One will link back to the original post and the other to the main page. This year's A to Z is all about making new friends!

You don't know who klahanie is? Really? AKA Gary and his steadfast pal, Penny, The Jack Russell Dog and Modest Internet Superstar, are world famous. They're not? Okay, maybe they are just famous TO ME. Penny is Pawsitively daring with the stuff she posts on the blog when Gary leaves the house. But she is a superstar and you know how they horse  cat dog a person with their tenacity. Gary is NOT participating in the A to Z this year, or any year, because he abhors a blog hop. But that doesn't stop me from featuring him right here!

This is Gary:

And this is Penny:

Not surprising that Penny appears to be hiding. That is what superstars are forced to do when folks come by trying to snap their photo.


And now for the traveling music:



You Have Been Here For Me And I Am Here For You. by klahanie
12/23/13

The wind chimes.  The music of nature muffled by the cold night air.  And yet, the chimes do ring of the hope I sense for the world.  There is a warmth in the cold night air.  There is a warmth I sense from you.

I was online most of last Christmas Day.  This year, I'm going to be here again to reach out to others.

I truly understand how difficult and lonely a day Christmas can be.  Thus, if you're struggling to cope, need someone to talk to, I will be here for you.  If you just want a time out from a hectic, social day, I will be here for you.

Be assured, if you do wish to contact me, your anonymity is guaranteed.  Please take into account that my time zone is Greenwich Mean Time and I might not be able to respond immediately.  The following email address is the easiest way to contact me,  whitecap79@hotmail.co.uk   

Together, we can make a difference.  Let's take a reflective moment and think.  Think of those whose biggest concern on Christmas Day is whether they'll have something to eat and a roof over their heads.  I know how blessed I am.

As Penny sits snugly looking at the dazzling lights, she wishes you, my son Tristan wishes you and I wish you, a peaceful, hopeful, blessed Christmas.

You have been here for me and I am here for you.


Gary gives so much of himself to this blogging community. If you aren't already counted among his friends, I encourage you to pay him a visit. You will be the better for it.