What's in a name?

When my mom was 10 she heard a song titled "Brandy" by Looking Glass. The phrase, "Brandy, you're a fine girl, what a good wife you would be," stuck with her until she held me in her arms for the first time. Unfortunately she never took the time to dwell on the rest of the song. You know, the whole Brandy's a barmaid, pining away for a man who loves the freedom of the sea more than her. Yeah, I've given her a hard time about that, but ironically, I still love the song and my name. It's different, but not bizarre, like me.  And hopefully my husband would agree that I am a fine girl, as well as a good wife. ;o)  Another irony about my name is that although it's an alcoholic drink, I've never tasted a drop. For biblical reasons, I do not drink, but I imagine the amber-colored brandy has a rich, dark flavor. Mysterious, quirky, and sophisticated. Yeah, that's me...well, sometimes. Thanks to the encouragement of others, I have decided to create this blog, and each post will give you a taste or "sip" of the many, many notions that run through my head.  If you choose to follow my thoughts, I hope you will be inspired to raise your glass to life. Every day is a blessing, and blessings should be celebrated. So, here's to you, me, and all of God's creation.  Mazel tov!