Meredith is going to The Turks and Caicos Islands for a week with a vacation group in January.  ~  Meredith said that "Work was really slow before the writer's strike and now it's just non-existent.  I am going to NY in February with Gary Goldberg.  He wrote and produced FAMILY TIES.  He's written his memoirs and to celebrate the book's launch and the 25th anniversary of FAMILY TIES at 2 events.  On Feb. 5th at the Museum of Radio and Television, they'll hold an evening honoring Gary for the launch of his memoirs and the 25th  Anniversary of Family Ties!!  On Feb. 7th, we'll be on the TODAY SHOW with Gary, (me, Michael Gross, perhaps Justine and Tina, Michael Boatman and Richard Kind from Spin City.)  We'll have little participation, really just there to support Gary for all of his years in the business." The name of Gary's book is "Sit Ubu Sit".  In addition to The TODAY SHOW (on NBC) on the 7th, there's a quick TV  interview on Feb. 6th at 9:00 AM  on GOOD DAY NEW YORK. (On Fox) It's the number one New York City morning show - similar to Good Day LA.  -   Hope you get to see Meredith!!

I'm working on finding more speaking engagements in this down time....anything to keep el lobo from el puerto.   Will be branching out to speak on alcoholism as well as breast cancer.  Many drug companies are looking for celebs to represent them and their particular disorders.  I've been asked if I have restless leg, to promote THAT drug, etc.  Heck, at this point, I'd consider doing anything to get a job.  (OK....just kidding you there.)"

In April, Meredith said, "I have a job.  I'm doing another Hallmark movie entitled, at this point, THE GLASS SEAGULL.  That has to change because.......there's no glass seagull in it.  This is taken from a book of that name which eliminated that plot point.  It's not a good movie (are there any anymore??) but it's a job.  Hallmark is the only company making them these days.  I've no idea when it airs, but I start filming next week.  It's basically me and Leslie Ann Warren, who plays my best friend."  We'll have to keep an eye open for that movie!  It is supposed to air sometime next spring!!  Meredith said the movie went as well as can be expected, and she hopes it will be diverting and touching.  She said, "I think the name is changing to something like JANE AND IDA. (I'm Ida).  I will be informed in about a month".

Meredith went to the TV MOM'S event held at the Screen Actors Guild in Studio City.  She had a wonderful time and brought her daughter, Eva with her.  Kathryn Morris was also there to say what a wonderful Mom she played on "Cold Case".   Meredith had a Great Time.   ~ Meredith's birthday  is on June 21st!!  We all wish her a super HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Meredith is going with her painting class to Menaggio in Lake Como, Italy on July 20th through August 12th for some painting and relaxing!!