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28. Jan, 2012

Gator/LSU Basketball

Andrew, Joe’s young cousin, is a compliance officer for LSU in Baton Rouge.  He met us in Gainsville and arranged for tickets so we could all go to the basketball game.  Basketball is definitely my favorite sport – and since we were in a group of VERY few LSU fans that night, our faces often [...]

28. Jan, 2012

Missing Joe . . .

Joe is in Australia!  Jeff, his son, and his wife, Caroline, plus kids Jackson, Hollie and Brynn are living in Sydney for two years.  Joe is not only with his #2 son’s family, but his #1 son, Joe Jr. with sons, Trey and Camden are also visiting.  Joe is in “grandpa heaven” right now!

28. Jan, 2012

Hilda and I at the movies!

My neighbor, Hilda, and I went to the movies tonight – a last minute decision.  We saw HAYWIRE with Michael Douglas – but it was definitely the most bizarre movie I have ever seen!  I don’t think anyone in the theater enjoyed it – personally, I could not follow the plot or make any sense [...]

28. Jan, 2012

Weather

It’s January, and it feels like summer!  I heard on the TV weather report that the reason there are so many storms in the south – Alabama, Tennessee, and the Carolinas, is that the air is too warm for the season.  It has completely upset the normal weather cycle.  Our world is definitely changing . [...]

28. Jan, 2012

Drivers!!!

I left my house for less than an hour today to do some nearby errands.  In that short time, I saw THREE drivers who should NOT be driving!!

12. Jan, 2012

Nine visits . . .

After nine check up visits to doctors, labs and testing facilities over my holiday vacation, I finally got the “all clear” that everything is absolutely fine with me!  My  65 year old body is good to go for another year!!

12. Jan, 2012

Did you know . . .

Did you know that you could watch a very funny TV program called “My Name is Earl”  if you are awake in the middle of the night?

10. Jan, 2012

My house . . .

New mulch and landscaping, new bathroom fixtures and grout, a motion light and a rain chain – thanks Gustavo, you are a great handyman!!!!

07. Jan, 2012

Happy New Year – keeping my promise – photos too!

My Christmas and New Year holiday has been great!!!  I celebrated with my family and Joe – the kids all had a wonderful time with their new toys – BIG toys, now that they are growing up.  Next came a week of “catching up” on things, and getting ready for the New Year.  Joe and [...]

05. Dec, 2011

New Year’s Resolution

I am OUT of the habit of adding to this website – except for the routine school information.  I promise to do a better job in 2012 . . .