Paul's Corner

Thank you so much Paul. Same to you and your family.

From one of the lurkers,

Sara Maria

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Season's Greetings to all who celebrate.

May you have peace and love in your life and in your heart forever.

Sally

Thank you, Paul! and the very same to you, Andrea and your daughters and everyone else you cherish and love. I'm hoping and praying that something really good will come your way and very soon!

Happy Holidays to each and everyone!
One more day until my little big sis arrives, very excited about that! :)
Love,
Evelyn

We’ve left carrots and water out for the reindeer, and cake and milk out for Santa. The kids are (finally) in bed. According to NORAD, Santa is still somewhere over the east coast of Australia so it looks like we have an hour or two to go before he gets here.

Merry Christmas everyone!

..around the world, from Ireland, to Holland, Australia, and the 50 states, Ellie and I wish all of our wonderful PC friends the joys of a lovely Christmas and a peaceful and fruitful New Year!

Shalom and Love,

Gran Mil and Ellie

From Holland I wish everyone a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year !

Love,

Monika

Star Paul,
Merry Christmas, I will pray for you and will request to God get you a complete person. I have three gift for you: 1) a prayer; 2) my true love; 3) my sincerity: I believe your work how actor and with beer are good, but your more important talent is how a dancer. I look at the future and see you with much sucess how a dancer in a company, show, film or teacher. All the dancers scape of the music scape of yourself destiny. I did this too, so I am unhappy too. Please, excuse me the opinion, I needed talk about this.
Never forget God love you very much, I'm sure! He is the only understand your heart, your fears, dreams, wishes...He did you, gave your talent, beauty and many good things in your life. So, call Jesus in 2005. This name have power, because only God destroy all the suffering, because HE IS THE LOVE! I haven't religion, just I believe God is the eternal Love and want see you very happy!!! Eu amo você!!!
Merry Chrstimas for all and much sucess too!!!

Caroline / Brasil

From freezing Chicago, I wish Paul and everyone here on PC a very, Happy Christmas! We're up to 9 degrees. Woohoo!

Love to all,
Michelle

My kids know Santa very well - they usually leave him some green (spanish stuffed) and black (big juicy Kalamata) olives, a piece or two good salami (Sopressa is Santa's favourite)a carrot, a couple of nice lollies, a biscuit and a bottle of beer - Santa has always enjoyed a Coopers Pale Ale!

Santa certainly enjoys this midnight snack :)!!!

From Ireland, wishing Paul, Andrea & the girls and all the PC family, peace and joy this Christmastime.

Nollaig Shona Daoibh!

Love to you all,
Mary

To Paul & all at PC,

I wish you great peace, joy and happiness for the festive season.

Best wishes to all of your families.

Peter

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE !!

Paul, interesting choice for santa snack.

Does Santa need a Pepsid AC or Tums afterword?

It makes milk and cookies sound boring.

Love to all and be safe this holiday.

Kelly

Happy, Happy, Merry, Merry !
Have a wonderful holiday, and all the best to everyone for 2005!
hugs and smiles,
deltalady aka Sally

Happy Holidays to you and your family Paul and to all who gather here! I wish you all peace and joy that will last throughhout the new year.

I'll be writing more in the coming weeks, but for now I'll just say that the chemotherapy is over as of this past Monday. The oncologist thinks that I'm in good shape. Now I need to go in for quarterly blood tests and check ups to make sure the cancer doesn't return. It has been a long, hard haul and the side effects will not go away for about six months to a year. Still, knowing that I've been in your thoughts and prayers has helped me through some really awful days. Thank you!!!

Love,

Diane

There are days when I feel blessed that I can make it through the day, and there are days I feel blessed that something good has happened in my life. Today I feel blessed for all that God has given me, and allowed me to have in my life. It all comes from him, the strength and wisdom and knowledge I think I have, comes from what he gives me. I am just thankful for so much, today, I am thankful for Jesus's ultimate gift for me, I am glad to have my family and I am glad to have my friends here. I love you all and pray for you all. Merry Christmas!

Now before you think I have gone over the top and took too many pain killers, I just want to say that on this day that we should show so much thanks, I realize and acknowledge just how luck y I am, despite all of my imperfections, or illnesses. I am still very lucky, just to be here day after day.

Love to my friends and family here on the corner.

May you be blessed with every breath you take.

Kelly

Diane, it is so good to hear from you! You have been sorely missed and I am so glad to hear that you are fighting the battle and doing well. As always I wish you the best and send my thoughts and love to you, may you continue to improve and strive ahead in health and well being. I am happy to know that you have kept touch with us all here.

As always, thinking of you!

Dear Diane, welcome back, it is indeed heartwarming to read your post, for many have asked about you.

Your positive attitude throughout the past months of treatment has paid off, and we hope that the New Year brings you and your family continued good health and happiness.

Now we can look forward to your arrival for FIF!!

Kelly, you also had many challenges, and I wish you the same as Diane...continued good health and happiness, and keep smilin' " for when you're smilin', the whole world smiles with you..." (one of the songs from "Follies".)

BTW, Ellie and I saw two terrific movies for all the romantics on PC, "Being Julia" with Annette Bening, (that should get her an Oscar), and "The Phantom of the Opera."

Don't listen to the critics, who downplayed "Phantom".. they are nuts!

"Phantom" is a sumptuous production, with marvelous singing and costumes and sets, which puts Luhrmann's "Moulin Rouge" to shame!

The opening scene alone is so tremendous with the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber that I had the chills!

That hasn't happened to me since Paul Mercurio slid across the floor, and Tara Morice was seen for the first time in that red dress, as the pasa doble started!

(I feel a chill coming on again, just thinking about it, and it's 70 degrees in Florida.)

Shalom and love,

Gran Mil the Chilled Movie Maven

Happy Holidays, Paul. You guys in Australia are so lucky to Celebrate the new year ahead of us. Hello to your daughters, Emily, Elise and Erin. Hope they had a good Christmas.

Sara W

Diane, it’s so very good to hear from you and that you are doing well amidst very challenging circumstances. Thought of you often and here’s a huge box filled with health and brightness for you. Be well!!!
Ah and Kelly to you and Clay another huge box filled with health and brightness as well.

It’s nice to have my sister here!!, even though she got in 5 hours late, she missed her connection flight by 2 minutes (courtesy of immigration,) and the next flight got in 1 1/2 hours late, airports are really boring places at night with no shops open--didn't get back until 1 AM this morning. She’s napping right now, after we spent a lovely morning on the couch with lots of coffee and cookies, total girl talk pajama party :) can only highly recommend that.

I hope you all had/continue to have Happy Holidays. Love to all!

Diane,

So happy to hear that you're through the big hurdle. Keep yourself strong. I've had a lot of friends survive cancer. All of them had determination. I'm sure you already know all of this, but that positive spirit on the inside really does seem to heal.

Still sending positive thoughts..

Tim

Diane, it's wonderful to hear from you! You have come into my thoughts many times. I wish you the best of health as the new year approaches. I hope it's a really good one for you and your family. Continued good wishes and thoughts to you.

Mary

Paul-
Just wanted to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas! I enjoyed you in Joseph, it was an excellent movie, and was the reason I came to this site!

p.s.- I haven't seen Strictly Ballroom yet, but hopefully I can rent it soon, as I have heard such good reviews of it, and I absolutly love all the other works of Baz Luhrmann (like Romeo + Juliet and Moulin Rouge)

P.S.- I haven't seen Strictly Ballroom yet, but hopefully I can rent it soon, as I have heard such good reviews of it, and I absolutly love all the other works of Baz Luhrmann (like Romeo + Juliet and Moulin Rouge)
(Sorry if this was posted twice!!)

I'm a bit behind as always but, I wish all my friends here at PC a joyous holiday season. It is nice to see you around again Diane.
Paul, when I was growing up Santa always got beer at our house too. A local brew called Stegmeier, my dad was fond of it too...lol.
Peace and Love,
Inn

Dear Diane, it's truly marvellous to hear from you. You have been missed very much.
I'm very glad for you that the treatment has yielded such positive results.
By the sound of it, you still have a bit of a battle ahead of you, so I'm wishing you every bit of strength of mind and body.

Best wishes to you.

So glad to have found this site. Happy holidays.

I'm posting this under the "better late than never" heading. MERRY CHRISTMAS to all!!!!!!!!

Paul, we left the old standard milk and cookies. I'm not to sure my daughter would let us leave anything other than that.

I was a great day. Kids had fun and I never got out of my pj's!!!! Now that alone would make it a great day. My best gift(s), three pairs of pj's! Do you get it yet? I love pj's.

Matthew was happy. He got a green monster truck that goes upside down. Maggie was happy. She got a Gameboy and other presents. Something she didn't think could happen.

Love to all!

Diane - I'm just over a year out from finishing chemo for breast cancer. Feel free to click on my name and email me if you need to talk.

Jill

I was wondering what Mr.Mercurio's and everyone on this site's New Years' traditions are. Where will you all be celebrating and ringing in 2005 at?

Sara Maria, Kait and Scott, welcome to you!

Kait, I'm not sure I have real New Year's (Eve) traditions, other than the ones form my home country which I can't do here, and I have to say, that so far I've found New Year's Eve intensely boring in the US (sorry guys, nothing personal, just is!). As my sister is visiting, she wants to go to TGIFridays for New Year's Eve, so we'll be doing that and of course there will be champagne around midnight, other than that who knows what we will do. I promise, I won't get the dog drunk from champagne as I did a few years ago ... even though if the dog and I were in the same house for New Year's Eve, she'd fight me for the champagne :) What about you Kait, what are your traditions/plans?

Love to everyone!

My New Year's tradition? A sad one - TRYING to stay awake until midnight!!!!!!!

Jill

New Years's Eve celebrations? Ba, humbug!

In 1956, when Ellie and I were married for 3 years, we lived in the Bronx, New York, had an infant, our eldest daughter, Paula.

We left her home with Ellie's mother, and went to celebrate the bringing in of the New Year in Times Square, the epitome of celebrations!!!

The crowd was so tightly packed together, that if anyone felt faint, he or she could not fall down!

However, some old pervert managed to get his fist into my groin (luckily I had a big heavy coat on) and this bum wouldn't let go! I was dismayed and embarrassed, but finally was able to twist away.

Needless to say, we never went back to Times Square, so Jill, it's okay to fall asleep in the comfort of your home at midnight, which we have been doing for years.

Midnight turned the coach into a pumpkin for Cinderella, and got me harrassed by some sicko
in Times Square!

Happy, Healthy New Year, everyone!

Shalom and Love,

Gran Mil

Oh Paul - I didn't get to post about your poem. Absolutely heart aching and mind filling. I used to write. Maybe I should again. You inspire me to.

Love Jill

Hello All,

Well today I've been gathering all the generous Christmas gifts that my mother gave me this year for donation. Yep, for donation. Plus a few books that I've decided to donate to the local library that I haven't touched in ten years or so. But the list of my mothers very bad (this year was really bad) choices for gifts has reached the top. I should be thankful to recieve a gift at all knowing that there are people all over the country that didn't recieve any gifts this year yet even if these gifts went to them they would be bombarded with more problems.

David Letterman could use this list as the top 8 worst gifts for Christmas.

1. A VERY LARGE very PINK handbag.

2. A cell phone holder in the shape of a small PINK shoe. Great for the average 10 year old girls room but not the 30 year old.

3. A business card holder which would come in very handy this comming year but the only problem is that it has a drawing of a martini glass with an olive on it. Its more appropriate for the playboy club or a pimp not a massage therapist trying to promote her business.

4. Four place mats with pictures of cats. I say no more.

5. Hair ties with HUGE pink flowers on them. Great for a little girl not for the 30 year old woman.

6. A pair of plastic shoes with black dots painted on them. My grandmother got the same ones I found out later.

7. A hotplate in the shape of a Japanese Kimono.

8. Last but not least, a silver serving spoon.

You can only imagine the look on my face when I opened each gift. But one lesson that I have learned over the years... rather than trying to stretch you dollar and buy a lot of little useless gifts, just purchase one, small nice and tastefull gift. It will be much more appreciated.

Have a Happy and Healthy New Year.

Diane, I'm glad to hear that things are looking up. This is truly wonderful.

Take Care All,

and a hello Grandma Millie,

WOW Julie!!! I love the color pink but I wouldn't even buy the stuff you mentioned. Here in Minnesota they have this thing where you can donate your worse Christmas gifts to the American Cancer Society. In turn you get a chance to win a $500 gift certificate (to the Mall of America I think). You woulda had a great shot at it.

I agree with the one tasteful gift. I'd rather even have something handmade from the heart.

Take care!

Jill

hello all!!!
I hope you had beyond what words can describe a belssed Christmas and I hope you have a Happy New year AS well!!
Sorry i havent written!!!
December is my bussiest (cant spell) performance time with chorus. 25 performances in 22 days!!
Well since I last spoke about a month ago I think I told you I was in A car accident. Iwas in a car accident on the 21st of Nov and then I was in ANother one believe it or not, on dec 19! And both days were a Sunday and i was on my way to church on I-95. Well 2 days after the accident I got a boyfriend. Its been a little over a month and thats one of the reasons why I have come to you now. He is a very sweet boy and everything was going fine until he said those three forbidden words......"I love you". I hoped he wouldnt of said that-THats a complete "turn-off"- I mean I like him But im 14 what do I know about love? WHat does he know about it? Well I know its the greatest thing that could happen to someone but I also know thats its confusing and my 41 yr old mother is still looking for it so what makes him so sure hes found it at 14? im not looking for love, im just trying to pass high school. I dont know what to do....because hes the sweetes Boy....and he respects me and thats rare where I live. ANyone with advice?
WIth Love (theres that word again)
Lizee
--Obstacles are those things in your way when you take your eye off your goal--
--dont know who said that--brilliant though--

Diane,

how wonderful to hear from you and to know you are getting well. Welcome back, I have prayed for you many times in the last few months.I ahave missed you !!

Lizee,

Sweetie, 14 year old love is just that, young and innocent. Although not every 14 year old is innocent. I am sure your boyfriends words are meant to be comforting to himself and to you and are the nicest and most kind thing he feels he can say to you. Don't read too much into it. My son is 14 and yes I have heard him say those 3 words many times to his girlfriends. Well 2 out of the many many many dozens of girls. So he doesnt drop it lightly but he is sincere when he says it. As is your boyfrind I am sure.

14 year old love is sooooooooo very different than 17 yhear old or adult love is and you should not be afraid of it. As long as he stays wihtin boundries YOU make. It's all good ! Be happy he respects you and cares for you and cherish that. You really can have wonderful meaningful relationships at your age. These are the relationships that will teach you the fundamentals for your relationships wen you are older. Just remember, any boy thats treats even a tiny bit rude or disrespectful is dirt and drop him fast ! Not that he would , but don't give him too much ground to disrespect you. Him or any boy you go with.

And you know..... if you really like him and you think you REALLY like him, just tel him you love him back. He's just looking for the same comfort he is trying to give to you. Just keep it G RATED !!!

OK lecture over !!!

I will tell you all, so many kids have come to me for advice on sex and relationships, I can't belive it. Even the boys!! You think they would feel akward talking to someone else's mom, but if it's ok with the parents to talk to me, it's ok with me.

Love to all on the corner

Kelly

I wish a Happy New Year for Paul, Grandma Mill and all on the Corner!

Paul, I hope you find your hapiness in 2005. No is important where you are, have sucess or not, what is your work, the more important is all the fans fell you are happy all the days. I talked many things in the last message because I just want help you, I hope you understand me. We love you very much!!! Excuse my poor English in this year.

Grandma Mill, much sucess in your life and in the show! Congratulations!

Caroline / Brasil

I wish you a happy new year, Paul. And I have one question: If it's 4 pm here in Florida, what time is it in Australia?

Sara W

Wishing all of you a very happy new year!

Happy New Year to all! May all your hopes and dreams come true in 2005.

Sally

Diane, I was very happy to see your post and wish you love and light in your continued recovery. My best to you and your family in the new year!

Did I see Dhiana fly by? Keep that red light burnin' girl! Lots of love to you!

Julie, I'll be thinking of you everytime I see ANYTHING pink from now on!

Millie, Mike and I saw "Phantom" and loved it! I thought it was wonderful!

Besides spending some quiet time and writing in my journal, the only other tradition I keep is a small one. At midnight I open the door and let the New Year in. Purely symbolic but meaningful nonetheless. I like it. Other than that we'll just watch movies and be together!

Love to all my friends here on PC, and sincere wishes for the best of everything in the coming year!

And to Paul, thanks for being the center of our circle. You've made my life better by being in this world. Thank You!

Michelle

Happy 2005 to you all! It just has to be a better year, doesn't it?

Three people I've known and loved dearly have died in the last three weeks — one of them on Christmas day. I'm more than ready for this year to end.

Kelly, big healthy hugs to you, my dear. Thanks for sharing your gratitude for life. I needed to read that.

A big hello to those I hadn't met before my treatment. I'm looking forward to learning more about you. Lizie, listen to Kelly. As long as your boyfriend is respectful and he isn't pushing for physical intimacy, saying "I love you" may be his way of trying to make a real connection to someone.

Thank you Paul, Peter, Tim, Millie, Evelyn, Mary, Michelle, Kelly, Jill, Evelyn and all of you other wonderful people for your love and caring. Jill, I will probably email you soon. I've been given lots of support by a breast cancer survivor from our temple and it does help to have that exchange. There are some things that I'm dealing with that I can't explain fully to others and it helps me keep my sanity to discuss them with people who've been through treatment. Thanks for your offer.

If you plan to watch the Rose Parade on New Year's morning, look for the Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band. My youngest son, Jacob, will be marching with them as one of 8 crash cymbal players. They've been working the band members hard over the past several weeks. But they sound and look great. We saw them perform at the school yesterday as part of "Bandfest" composed of all the bands who march on New Year's day. We've never been to the Rose Parade — only watched it on TV. This year, we've got tickets. Yahoo!

Holding you all in my heart,

Diane

Evelyn-

I will probably be spending New Year's with my old high school friends. As I am in college, I look forward to catching up with my old buddies! New Year's Day I spend with the fam, nothing big. This year I have family from Australia who flew in to the states, so I'm looking forward to being with them.

Hi Paul:

I am new to your site as my daughter got me a DVD of Strictly Ballroom. I know you are probably tired of hearing about that movie, but our family really enjoyed the movie. Very well done. We all were inspired! Thank you and to us you are a star!

Tracey
Manitoba, Canada

PS: Ever been to Canada?

Wishing Paul and everyone here in PC a year filled with hope, joy and every blessing in 2005.

Happy New Year!

Love to you all,
Mary

I'm spending New Year's Eve with friends