Happy birthday grandson. You are growing up so fast. I hope today is fantastic for you.
Congratulations grandson on earning your deputy black belt. That is quite an accomplishment. Well done!
Looking for a free fun family activity this spring and summer? Investigate our Science Treasure Hunt. It begins today (April 17, 2021 and ends September 5, 2021. Please share with your family and friends. Children grades K - 8 are eligible to participate. Many thanks to @derek_rucker and Tate Bosler (T6 Software LLC) for their efforts in developing this site.
It was one year ago today that my best friend and soulmate, Jeri DuBois, died at 10:37 am. I miss her every day. We knew each other for nearly ½ a century. #rememberingJeri
I have to share one of the “gag gifts” I got from my son and daughter-in-law at Christmas. Yes, I tried it. Yes, it tastes and smells worse than you can imagine. One of the few things I simply could not finish.
Decided last year to track the steps and miles I walk each day. For 2020, I walked 2,352.3 miles (which was 4,537,753 steps for me). That would be the same as walking from Washington, IL to the Yukon. Keep in mind my wife was in the hospital for 41 days and I was confined to a couch for another 16 days recovering from eye surgery. Not much walking those days. I know each step takes me closer to that undiscovered country. That is true for all of us (whether we think about it or not). I will choose to find some joy along the way each day. Pain and loss in 2020 has definitely changed me, but it won’t define me.
I want to share some photos of our 2019-2020 Hawaii trip. Here is a chance to see a bit of Hawaii. This is Pu’uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park on the Big Island. #RememberingJeri About the park #theta360 https://theta360.com/s/pXFf2b2g5uCQk1c9cbHvaiNH6
Today would have marked the start of the 6th week my wife was in the hospital. She passed away Friday, April 3, 2020. I put together this tribute to her memory. I feel so privileged to have shared nearly half a century with her.
