Dear Readers,

You're just going to love this.  (I think).  As a birthday celebration to moi, I am going to start a tradition.

The Daily Dear is going to have a GUEST BLOGGER (yes that's right, I said it) every Wednesday.  I haven't decided on a name for this fabulous tradition yet, so if you have any ideas let me know.

If you'd like to be a Guest Blogger, here's the deal:

1) Email me at thedailydear@yahoo.com with your post idea.  Your post will be a letter to a person/thing/event/etc (just like my posts are) with YOUR name at the bottom and a link to your blog.  Oh, my!

2) Wait for my response.  If I like your idea, I'll let you know that you can proceed with the writing of your post/letter.  After your post is written, you'll email it to me.  Upon my approval (no mature/obscene/crazy material), it'll be a go, and I'll post it on a Wednesday.

3) The Fine Print: In exchange for me graciously opening my blogging doors and inviting  you in to write, you shall plop my adorable button (over there -->) on your blog so that you link to me.

Questions?  Comments?  Concerns?  Celebrations?

Love, Me

Dear Susan Boyle,

Three words:

You.

Freaking.

Rock.

That's all.

{See this video}

Love, Me

Dear Girl Who Doesn't Know How To Work My iPhone Camera,

Yesterday afternoon, at approximately 5:30 p.m. EST, in area code 336, I was literally rubbing shoulders with Anderson Cooper - of AC 360 on CNN.  I handed you my iPhone because it was the only camera I had.  I had it set and ready to go.  I told you which button to push.  I nudged Anderson and said "right there."  He looked up and we both smiled.  We waited.  And waited.  He looked away and kept signing autographs.  I kept looking at my phone and smiling like an idiot. Finally, you said, "I don't know how to work it.  Sorry."  I was t-i-c-k-e-d.

Lucky for you, a friend just HAPPENED to be snapping pictures.  She got proof that I was shoulder to shoulder with good ol' A.C.

(That's me in the white sweater to the left of AC)

Please learn how to work an iPhone and never let that happen to anyone again.

Love, Me

Dear Readers,

I am so honored... Miss BLC at The Company She Keeps has given me a blog award!  She has given me the Sexy Blogger Award!  

Yes, yes, thank you.  I am honored.  Please hop over to BLC's blog and check her cute posts out.  I think from here I am supposed to tag some other Sexy Bloggers!  Here we go (in no particular order):

1) Martin Blessings

2) The Nie Nie Dialogues

3) Chronicles of a Mommy

4) MckMama (My Charming Kids)

5) The King and I

Now, go bring sexy back ladies!  You are supposed to list 5 sexy things about yourself... and here's mine: 1) laughing til you can't breathe; 2) Strawberry Smoothie toenail polish; 3) forgiveness is key in life; 4) do something creative every day; 5) I am a Christian woman!

Love, Me

Dear Queen Elizabeth,

I am so curious - how do you like your new iPod?  I heard President Obama brought you one.  What kind is it?  Too bad he didn't bring you an iPhone - I just LOVE mine!  I wonder what Playlists you have?  Also, do you use the Apple earbuds or did you get a different kind?  What color is your iPod?

So many questions!  Either way, I hope you are loving your iPod and are listening to oodles of fabulous music.  I recommend Eva Cassidy songs, if you are looking for a great song or two.

PS - Did you know we share a birthday?  Happy Early Birthday!

Love, Me