May 28, 2008

I made it through the week. It was a trying time. My sister came from Hilton Head to the Lombardi Cancer Clinic. Her prognosis is good. She will start chemo next week in Charleston. My sisters from Baltimore and Florida also came. We had a gathering at my sister's in Alexandria. All six of us was there. I am going to help my sister and her husband drive back to Hilton Head. Hoping for some beach time before coming back to the busy life of a retired person.

May 21, 2008

It was so strange. Shortly after I posted yesterday's message I get a call from a friend wanting to know if I wanted to go to the Nationals baseball game. Read yesterdays message to see why it this was strange. It was the first game I have been to since a was a teenager. about 50 years ago. It was a great deal of fun and of course it also brought back my times at Griffin Stadium.

May 20,2008

This is a picture of my great-great-great grandfather's home in Loudoun County, Virginia. Want to know more about my family go to www.compher.com .

When I see pictures like this I like to sit back and reflect on my youth. How upset my parents were when I got in a fight at school and broke my glasses. The day we got our first TV and got to play in the big carton box it came in. My father taking me to the Washington Senators baseball games. Learning to drive. The times all the family got together.

Today it is rainy and will be a great to get indoor chores done or just relax and read a good book. Maybe some of both. Last Saturday's yard sale went good. This will be a busy week. My sister and her husband from Hilton Hill are in town. She has an appointment at the cancer clinic on Friday. My prayers and with her and I hope for healing. I am getting together with my brother and four sister and their spouses Friday for dinner and again Saturday evening. I have a yard sale with my daughter on Saturday.

May 15, 2008

Thursday morning and it is time to meet another day. Another busy day here. The dust bunnies are multiplying like rabbits. I am getting ready for a yard sale at my sister's on Saturday. I am still working in her yard. I have the front almost ready for mulching. One more bed to do. Then it is on to the back. Next week my sister from Hilton Head is coming to town for an appointment at Georgetown's Lombardi Cancer Clinic. She found out a couple of weeks ago she has a rare stomach cancer. My prayer and love goes out to her during this time and always. Then on to another yard sale on the 24th with my daughter. I still have more work at the lake. Hopefully this will keep me out of trouble for a while.

May 11, 2008

Happy Mother's day

May 9, 2008

This was taken just before we left San Diego for 3 stops in the Mexican Rivera. It was taken from the cruise ship in Dec. 2007. It was my first cruise. I took it as a great omen and it was. It was a wonderful cruise and I did not get seasick.

May 8, 2008

This morning I got back from Lake Anna. I spent 4 days at my sister's vacation home. The weather was wonderful. I was able to stain her deck and start removing some of the underbrush in a wooded area. This week I also have 2 airport runs on Saturday. Help my daughter. get ready for yard sale on the 17th and 23rd. Help my other sister with some more yard wowrk, which I love doing since I live is a condo now. Who said retirement is boring? Not me! I enjoy doing what I want when I want to and not being tied down to a work schedule.

May 3, 2008

Today was my day to finish up projects before I start the next one. I got the website active. I sent my monthly newsletter out. I went over to my sister's place and finish the project in the yard. There is more to do, if she wants me to9. I will play it by ear. This coming week I plan on going back to Lake Anna for a few days. The porch deck staining needs to be completed. Since I love working outside in the yard I, I can always fine something to do. Who said retirement is boring? I have been retired for over a year and I have more fun things going now than before. True I don't have a work schedule to follow and that is the best part.

May 2, 2008

Today I finish the website and notified others it was up and running. After several months of work I am pleased with its appearance. Is it prefect? Not by a long shot. It is my first attempt and I have learned a great deal. As I learn more I will be able to improve it on a regular basis.

May 1, 2008

I am finishing up the work on a new family website. I hope it will be up and running by the end of the week. It has been cool and rainy this week in the D. C. area. Warmed up this afternoon and the sun came out for awhile.