We had a lovely wedding yesterday, Kay and George are married and getting ready for their family trip to Disneyworld tomorrow and then a 3-day cruise, just the two of them, a gift form Kay’s kids ( Read more... )

I won’t pretend to have any excuses for not posting in forever. I have been wrestling with my sister’s illness and the way it touches me. Y’know, like a granite avalanche. I’m going to her bridal shower this coming Sunday. I’ve got to pull together a happy face and get over my hangdog cloudy feelings ( Read more... )

I just talked to Kay and she’s resting in her room, sounds like no visitors suits her just fine. I’m on hand if need be, but I think she may be staying until tomorrow. And the hospital is extra nice and let her check out late, like when George or Meggan get off work ( Read more... )

Well, it’s a cooler day than we got last week. I’ve got some screened windows open for fresh air. I should have gone out in the yard but stayed inside cooking and tending things in here ( Read more... )

I just finished paying the bills. It was merely a chore, something I can cross of my mental to-do list. Mortgage, utilities, gas for the car ( Read more... )

Peaceful night. Surgery was clean; the kidney with cancer removed with large incision and no suprises were found. Pill form of chemo will begin later to address troublesome spots in other areas ( Read more... )

I won’t write much today. Some of you already know from the Café, but I’ll repeat in here for those who don’t know ( Read more... )

I'm at my desk while Gary enjoys his lathe, turning a 17" bowl. We are winding down from nine days of not-reporting-to-work, our version of vacation this spring ( Read more... )

We finally caved and put on the AC since the humidity was so bad outside and the rain kept coming. It’s off and on now ( Read more... )

It’s hot tonight, but dry so I’m trying to tough it out. Oh man, how will I ever do real summer? The weatherman said we could expect “tropical downpours” late Sunday through Tuesday. Oh crap ( Read more... )