Travel
I worked for a bit at the library this morning and was thinking on the way home about my oldest son. In going through my house trying to tidy up I found several letters from organizations and people who complimented me on my son's volunteerism. He worked at charitable events even before high school. I'm going to give him the letters when I get to NY, and hope he is inspired to encourage his two sons to eventually do volunteer work. It was a bit different in the old days when everything was close enough for a kid to rid their bike or walk to most events. Now they have to be driven everywhere - for distance as well as safety reasons.
I've been working on the kitchen, although technically I'm supposed to be purging and tidying up paper. My brain works differently and doesn't do well when required to go in long sequences. I can't believe how a little bit of discipine in throwing things out, plus a reorganization of what is left, has given me empty drawers in every room, including the kitchen!
Even with all the progress that has been made, it is only visible behind closet and cabinet doors and in drawers, but in general it still looks like my house had a collision with a train! It will all come together eventually, and I am feeling really good about myself in the meantime.
My 3rd (out of 5) brother, his wife, their daughter and baby grandson are here on their way from a trip to L.A. back home in the north. My niece's husband flew because he couldn't take the time off work to do all the stopping and visiting along the way. We had dinner at Jeannie's last night - Donald made chateubriand, baked potatos, asparagus, french bread (toasted with cheese and seasonings), and a wonderful blueberry cobbler with whipped cream topping. I think he could easily get into catering in addition to his baking business. What an absolute genius the man is! Tonight we will see the visitors one last time at Steve's house. I thought I wouldn't go, but since I don't see my brother that often I feel like I shouldn't miss the chance. They are in the Seattle area, which is too far for me to drive. It was fun holding a baby again, and fun to hand him back!
I need to get ready as I'm going to catch a ride with Jeanne and Donald across town to Steve's. I've driven there before, but as it requires driving the freeway through town I just can't bring myself to do it any more. I have done a pretty good job of driving home from Jeannie's in the dark the past few times I've been over there. There is hardly any traffic after the rush hour subsides.
- Welcome Rain
I don't like the cold associated with it, but the rain is very welcome. I have the feeling it will cause problems in areas that have frequent mudslides, as well as areas that were burned the last year or so. It is interesting to look at...
- Saturday Is Flying By At Warp Speed!
I really wish the days didn't speed by so fast, although I'm sure it has something to do with age. Yesterday evening I went back to Jeannie & Donald's house after our gym workout. Donald had made pizza dough beforehand and left it...
- Thanksgiving
I had planned to come home yesterday (Thanksgiving) after the dinner, but ended up staying two nights at Jeannie's house. We went to the gym this afternoon to work off some of the calories and I didn't get home until about 4pm. ...
- Some Photos Taken At The Wedding
I forgot to take my camera into the church so I didn't get any of the ceremony, which was presided over by my youngest brother and deacon, Rob. The following pictures were taken by either Jeannie or me, and I haven't ever seen anyone else's...
- Enough Of This!
I had my post op visit yesterday and hit a whopping 105.2 on the scale! I've had enough of this craziness and have made up my mind I'm going to get well, gain weight, and get back to living again, as soon as I can manage it all. The visit...
Travel
Volunteering
I worked for a bit at the library this morning and was thinking on the way home about my oldest son. In going through my house trying to tidy up I found several letters from organizations and people who complimented me on my son's volunteerism. He worked at charitable events even before high school. I'm going to give him the letters when I get to NY, and hope he is inspired to encourage his two sons to eventually do volunteer work. It was a bit different in the old days when everything was close enough for a kid to rid their bike or walk to most events. Now they have to be driven everywhere - for distance as well as safety reasons.
I've been working on the kitchen, although technically I'm supposed to be purging and tidying up paper. My brain works differently and doesn't do well when required to go in long sequences. I can't believe how a little bit of discipine in throwing things out, plus a reorganization of what is left, has given me empty drawers in every room, including the kitchen!
Even with all the progress that has been made, it is only visible behind closet and cabinet doors and in drawers, but in general it still looks like my house had a collision with a train! It will all come together eventually, and I am feeling really good about myself in the meantime.
My 3rd (out of 5) brother, his wife, their daughter and baby grandson are here on their way from a trip to L.A. back home in the north. My niece's husband flew because he couldn't take the time off work to do all the stopping and visiting along the way. We had dinner at Jeannie's last night - Donald made chateubriand, baked potatos, asparagus, french bread (toasted with cheese and seasonings), and a wonderful blueberry cobbler with whipped cream topping. I think he could easily get into catering in addition to his baking business. What an absolute genius the man is! Tonight we will see the visitors one last time at Steve's house. I thought I wouldn't go, but since I don't see my brother that often I feel like I shouldn't miss the chance. They are in the Seattle area, which is too far for me to drive. It was fun holding a baby again, and fun to hand him back!
I need to get ready as I'm going to catch a ride with Jeanne and Donald across town to Steve's. I've driven there before, but as it requires driving the freeway through town I just can't bring myself to do it any more. I have done a pretty good job of driving home from Jeannie's in the dark the past few times I've been over there. There is hardly any traffic after the rush hour subsides.
- Welcome Rain
I don't like the cold associated with it, but the rain is very welcome. I have the feeling it will cause problems in areas that have frequent mudslides, as well as areas that were burned the last year or so. It is interesting to look at...
- Saturday Is Flying By At Warp Speed!
I really wish the days didn't speed by so fast, although I'm sure it has something to do with age. Yesterday evening I went back to Jeannie & Donald's house after our gym workout. Donald had made pizza dough beforehand and left it...
- Thanksgiving
I had planned to come home yesterday (Thanksgiving) after the dinner, but ended up staying two nights at Jeannie's house. We went to the gym this afternoon to work off some of the calories and I didn't get home until about 4pm. ...
- Some Photos Taken At The Wedding
I forgot to take my camera into the church so I didn't get any of the ceremony, which was presided over by my youngest brother and deacon, Rob. The following pictures were taken by either Jeannie or me, and I haven't ever seen anyone else's...
- Enough Of This!
I had my post op visit yesterday and hit a whopping 105.2 on the scale! I've had enough of this craziness and have made up my mind I'm going to get well, gain weight, and get back to living again, as soon as I can manage it all. The visit...