Hello on Monday

Dear Friends,

Our Sunday went as planned. Linda even weaved in some recreational shopping at Macy's. She and a couple girlfriends had some coupons which were about to expire. These coupons were just burning holes in their pocket books.

Our "Cookin" at a friend's home went very well. I always like attending parties because I often meet some interesting people. In his younger days, one of the guests at the party worked as one of those guards at Buckingham Palace in England. Yes, he dressed up that regalia which many of you had seen during the recent Royal Wedding. He told some interesting stories of the Queen and what she was really like, and what kind of beverages she preferred, how she treated people like the guards, etc.

The food at the party was great from the appetizers through the homemade dessert. The host did grill the shrimp, and beef on his grill, but we sat around the dinning room table because it was quite chilly outside.

We did come home in time so that I could watch the last few innings of the Boston Red Sox game. The Sox did win their game, but the other top two teams in their division were victorious also. The Sox move on to Cleveland which happens to have the best win / loss record in baseball so far.

President Obama is going off to Ireland, and he will be stopping in Moneygall, the town where his Irish ancestors came from. The town has a little over 300 people, and they can't wait for the Presidential visit.

The Boston Globe Magazine had an article on the best places to live in Massachusetts, the best places for outdoor activities, etc. Pittsfield came in second for the best place for "Art Omnivores." Pittsfield has become quite a Cultural Mecca for the Arts. Our outgoing Mayor had a lot to do with these changes.

There was also an article in the Sunday newspapers that said the wealthy segment of our population are spending a great deal of their money on Luxury items, while the middle class is trying to survive, and make ends meet.

Did you also see where a company called Fortune Brands is selling Titleist and the rest of the golf unit for 1.2 Billion to a group of Korean investors? For my non sport fans, Titleist is the golf ball most used by the professional golfers. I play the hard as rock Top Flite golf balls which are much cheaper than the Titleist golf balls.

Also, a cycling teammate of Lance Armstrong who was interviewed on 60 Minutes, said that that Lance encouraged doping among all the cyclists. It sound like the cycling world will soon be in turmoil like the steroid issue among baseball players. Will athletes do anything to get a winning edge?

Oprah Winfrey's last show on national television comes to an end on Wednesday. Some of the faithful fans of hers are already seeking psychological help.

Social Calendar -- I have a bunch of errands to do, one of which is related to the August 10, 2011 UNICO Golf Tournament. Linda is supposed to play golf at 3:30 PM with several female friends. From 1 PM until midnight, there is the possibility of thunderstorms. The temperature will be in the lower 60's. Golf is supposed to be played under better conditions. She might skip golf today. How about attending a chick flick with some girlfriends? The Boston Bruins play this evening at 8 PM so you know what I will be doing.

Have a great week at work or play!
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad