Albert’s Wall

Albert’s Wall

A new adventure.  I spent a day in Sand Hollow State Park in St. George on a company retreat.  What a tremendous team building experience- not to mention a high energy, nerve tingling, occasionally bone jarring, bonding experience.  Like so many of life’s...
Jackfruit

Jackfruit

I am learning some new skills in my retirement, one of them is occasionally going grocery shopping. It is not that I never shopped before, but it was always with specific directions.  I would dash in, circle the store in a frenzy to find the items, and dash out.  I...
Sesenta y siete; LXVII; Sixty-seven

Sesenta y siete; LXVII; Sixty-seven

Indeed, Karen Mooney turned 67 on February 8th. Whether you say it in English, Spanish, or Roman numerals–it is still a very good age. First of all–the digits add to 13, what could be luckier. I think in most ways Karen has led a charmed life, two great...
You Are My Sunshine

You Are My Sunshine

The world lost a very good soul this week. Mary Frances Heil passed away on Saturday. Mary Fran and Gene were excellent partners for 57 years. The viewing and funeral offered the opportunity to celebrate the life of Mary Frances and to see many people with whom we had...
Inversion

Inversion

I love the winter and you can see, so does Mmma our border collie. We have set new records in Boise for snow and cold weather and it is only the end of January. I imagine the merchants in McCall are benefiting from a good snow year and cold temperatures for the winter...
Hipposcampus

Hipposcampus

Each Tuesday Hank and I venture to the gymnastics class to hang out with Coach Greg and his class of three year olds. For now, I get to do the exercise routine with Hank which mostly includes assuring he does not fall off the balance beam or the bars. Greg does a...