Blog 160: Joy in many ways
A joy filled birthday. My intention is to keep Advent a season of Joy. I had a very joyous birthday. It began with a funeral. I know it is hard to consider but I attended a funeral and felt joy. Read more…
Blog 159: Birthday, Good News
I turn 80 tomorrow. Somewhere along the way I learned; if my needs are met, everything else is fluff. Some fluff is important for many reasons, but it is still fluff. Some fluff is fun, but it is still fluff. Read more…
Blog 158: Q Club
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. We gathered at my brother’s home. It was the first holiday without him. We hugged, played games, watched basketball and had a wonderful family time. My brother’s room was upstairs. It was there Read more…
Happy Thanksgiving
In the first few minutes this morning— I have much for which to be thankful. The list is just the first few minutes. Family, food and much, much, more came later. I am blessed. I pray you have a great Read more…
Blog 157: Surgery, Antisemitism, Prejudice, Family Dynamics
Surgery. Jeny had surgery on her upper eyelids. It may have cosmetic value but the real reason for the surgery is her sight. With age, the extra skin was sagging and making it very difficult for her to read. She Read more…
Blog 156: Time Change, COVID, Electric Cars, Voting
Time Changes. The older I am the harder it gets to make time changes. Jet lag from travel takes days for my body to recover. Even the one-hour change for daylight savings takes several days for the adjustment. But at Read more…
Blog 155: Mink, Squirrel, Protests, Election Time
The Mink and the Squirrel. Jeny and I are at the stages in our lives that we are making sure everything is in order when we die. A will, power of attorney, etc. are all in proper order. We are Read more…
Blog 154: Reunions
As many of you know, I have a good friend who researched class reunions. His research suggests the early reunions are hindered by insecurity. People are still unsure of who they are; insecure within their skin. People are still trying Read more…
Blog 153: Trip, Election Integrity, Meaningful Interview, Self-Criticism
We are back from our trip to Kansas. We had a great time with family and friends. I had a bout with COVID. Jeny never got it. My symptoms were minimal. That was good for me, but since I was Read more…
No Blog for Two Weeks
Jeny and I are on the road for two weeks. First, we are driving to Protection, Kansas for a Williams Family reunion. The next weekend is a celebration of my high school class. Since we did not have our 55th Read more…