Anniversary

Anniversary

I thought it was very clever to retire on February 29.  It meant I only had to celebrate the actual day once every four years. Turns out I have time and reason to remember.   I am amazed at how fast the year went and for the most part am feeling good about transition...
Health

Health

We picked up Hank from Miss Adrianne’s today.  She reported that Hank had been playing outside just before we got there and suddenly threw up.  Adrianne had him all cleaned up and he was so sweet about not feeling well.  We made it home and before we made it...
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...