Dear Friends,
We had a pleasant day on Sunday. I was the first to leave the house which was before Linda woke up. I did my walking at a local track for about an hour. By the time I arrived home Linda was up, and fulling engaged in reading the local newspapers.
After some morning activities, Linda went off to do errands, and I settled in to watch my beloved Red Sox. I did go to bed a very happy person since the Red Sox won their game, and the Yankees lost their contest. This means the Sox are going into the Tuesday night All Star Game with a three game lead in their division.
We had an impromptu cookout last evening. The four guests enjoyed some "beer can" chicken, corn on the cob from a local farm stand, and some tomatoes and mozzarella. A low fat yogurt ice cream with fresh blueberries was the dessert. Our guests needed coffee because the temperatures started to fall off considerably.
Social Calendar -- There is a tournament at our golf course today so I won't be able to play. Linda is going to give up her Monday golf (I think) so that we can attend a cultural event at a local theater. I think that she bought the two tickets by way of a Radio Auction. The nice thing is that we have great seats, and we didn't pay full price.
Now, you might be wondering why I am going? There are no major league baseball games taking place on Monday. I will be missing the All Star players trying to win a home run derby, but I wasn't going to watch the contest anyways.
Politics -- It was kind of quiet in the political world. Our President will be attending Tuesday night's all star game. Congressional hearings for the the candidate for the Supreme Court position begins today.
Linda came home with a new toy for me. I / we now own a Nesco Dehydrator. We bought it for dehydrating the herbs which we grow, and can never keep up with. I am going to dehydrate some fruits too. Eventually I will try and make my own beef jerky.
I actually had a dream that I went to the grocery store and I was personally waited on by a person in the fruit department. I had to go to the supermarket because some of the fruits which I want to dehydrate, we usually don't have in the house like mango's, and kiwi's, etc.
Do you think that it might be easier to just buy the dehydrated items instead of doing so with the new toy? I will keep you informed.
Weather -- We might need a sweater for tonight's cultural event. We will be heading into the forties tonight, and might reach a record for the low temperature.
Observation -- One of our guests last evening brought her 10 year old daughter. I love it when you hear cute little family stories. The ten year old was telling stories of how her father embarrasses her when he drops her off at school or summer camp. The father gives his daughter a kiss goodbye right in front of her classmates and friends. This is totally uncool in the eyes of a 10 year old. She even says that her dad beeps the car horn after the drop off. The daughter wants him to do the drop her off many yards from the front door.
We told the 10 year old to wait until she brings home her first boyfriend. The embarrassment will continue for many years.
The 10 year said that one time, a bunch of her girl friends were watching / playing jeopardy. Her father answered a question correctly, and he started dancing. Another uncool and embarrassing thing her dad did.
Well, I have to read the local newspaper, and get to the track.
Have a great week at work or play.
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad
Monday, July 13, 2009
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Hello on Sunday Morning
Dear Friends,
My Saturday started with a 45 minute walk around a nearby track. I decided that since Linda was probably still enjoying a peaceful sleep, no sense in retuning home. I went off to Lee to see how dear old mom was doing. She was still in bed when I arrived, so I asked the nurses' aid to get mom dressed so that I could take her for a walk in he wheel chair, and get some good old fresh air. We did so for about an hour. Yes, she did shed some tears once again. She also said that she feels like she is in a prison. What could I say that would make her feel better. Nothing! If you were in a nursing home for as long as she has been, you would be going stir crazy too.
On a happier note, my Red Sox won their contest by a score of 15 to 9 while the Yankees lost their contest by an almost equal score. This means the Red Sox will be going into today's afternoon game with a two game lead over the Yankees in the Eastern division of the Eastern conference of the American League.
Linda went off with her girlfriends form 2 PM until 9 PM. I savored a short book while she was gone. This book was a really light reading one. It was called "The School of Essential Ingredients".
Social Calendar -- I am going to read the local newspaper first, and head off to the track once again. I am guessing that her girlfriend will call mid morning, and they plan on some adventure for the day. Linda is really taking my rule to heart that "Separation is good". I have a 1:30 PM Red Sox game to keep me entertained.
The thunderstorms arrived a little after 7 PM last night. If you had lawn tickets for Tanglewood, you got wet, and you were cold. Tanglewood lost money last night. Since the major industries have left Berkshire County, the area really depends on tourism dollars.
The rains did reach Fenway in the top of ninth inning, but the game was pretty much over by then.
A second and final front rolled through the Berkshires around midnight.
Today is supposed to be a very pleasant day in the Berkshires.
Politics -- It was kind of quiet on Saturday. Sarah Pallin has two indictments against her. President Obama wants the rich to pay for Universal Health Care. As a diehard Democrat, I don't think that this should happen. We probably could have paid for a health care plan if we weren't spending so much money fighting wars with no end.
Observation -- I was thinking about my father, and his ability to drive his car. Since his legs are so bad when he walks, and one leg needs to be looked at by an orthopedics person (appointment on Monday at 10:45 AM), how can he still drive a car? I don't have an answer to that question.
Maybe certain seniors, who have such physical problems, should have a big sign in their window of their cars, or on the car itself. These cars would be like the one from those driving schools which are clearly marked: "Student Drivers". The sign could say: "Senior driver -- Keep a distance of 100 feet between yourself and this car". It sounds cruel, but it is a fact of life. The safety of the public is of utmost concern.
They did charge that 88 year old woman who killed a 4 year old who was crossing (walking) the street with her scooter a couple of weeks ago at the eastern end of the State.
Have a great Sunday.
Enjoy the day no matter what the weather turns out to be.
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad
My Saturday started with a 45 minute walk around a nearby track. I decided that since Linda was probably still enjoying a peaceful sleep, no sense in retuning home. I went off to Lee to see how dear old mom was doing. She was still in bed when I arrived, so I asked the nurses' aid to get mom dressed so that I could take her for a walk in he wheel chair, and get some good old fresh air. We did so for about an hour. Yes, she did shed some tears once again. She also said that she feels like she is in a prison. What could I say that would make her feel better. Nothing! If you were in a nursing home for as long as she has been, you would be going stir crazy too.
On a happier note, my Red Sox won their contest by a score of 15 to 9 while the Yankees lost their contest by an almost equal score. This means the Red Sox will be going into today's afternoon game with a two game lead over the Yankees in the Eastern division of the Eastern conference of the American League.
Linda went off with her girlfriends form 2 PM until 9 PM. I savored a short book while she was gone. This book was a really light reading one. It was called "The School of Essential Ingredients".
Social Calendar -- I am going to read the local newspaper first, and head off to the track once again. I am guessing that her girlfriend will call mid morning, and they plan on some adventure for the day. Linda is really taking my rule to heart that "Separation is good". I have a 1:30 PM Red Sox game to keep me entertained.
The thunderstorms arrived a little after 7 PM last night. If you had lawn tickets for Tanglewood, you got wet, and you were cold. Tanglewood lost money last night. Since the major industries have left Berkshire County, the area really depends on tourism dollars.
The rains did reach Fenway in the top of ninth inning, but the game was pretty much over by then.
A second and final front rolled through the Berkshires around midnight.
Today is supposed to be a very pleasant day in the Berkshires.
Politics -- It was kind of quiet on Saturday. Sarah Pallin has two indictments against her. President Obama wants the rich to pay for Universal Health Care. As a diehard Democrat, I don't think that this should happen. We probably could have paid for a health care plan if we weren't spending so much money fighting wars with no end.
Observation -- I was thinking about my father, and his ability to drive his car. Since his legs are so bad when he walks, and one leg needs to be looked at by an orthopedics person (appointment on Monday at 10:45 AM), how can he still drive a car? I don't have an answer to that question.
Maybe certain seniors, who have such physical problems, should have a big sign in their window of their cars, or on the car itself. These cars would be like the one from those driving schools which are clearly marked: "Student Drivers". The sign could say: "Senior driver -- Keep a distance of 100 feet between yourself and this car". It sounds cruel, but it is a fact of life. The safety of the public is of utmost concern.
They did charge that 88 year old woman who killed a 4 year old who was crossing (walking) the street with her scooter a couple of weeks ago at the eastern end of the State.
Have a great Sunday.
Enjoy the day no matter what the weather turns out to be.
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Hello on Saturday Morning
Dear Friends,
We went in opposite directions on Friday. I went off to visit with my parents in Lee while Linda went to a matinee play at the Barrington Stage with a girlfriend. I didn't get all the details because I was engrossed with the Red Sox game, which was a "nail bitter", when she came home near 10 PM.
Her adventure didn't end with the end of the play which went from 2 PM until 5 PM. Linda and her friend hooked up with another girlfriend to do supper, and some recreational shopping. I was invited to join them for supper, but I was already in the middle of eating leftovers. Oh Joy!
I did finish savoring another book. Linda has been bringing back books from the dollar store since I have read most of the top 10 books. The dollar store books are hit or miss.
Sports -- My Red Sox are now alone in first place by 1 game since the Yankees lost their west coast game.
Politics -- Governor Sanford was not only chasing an Argentinian woman, but he was looking in to purchasing real estate in Latin America. His days are numbered as Governor.
In Italy, the skirt chaser Burlesconi, is still in office, and he is still accepted by a good number of Italians.
I guess some countries believe it is okay for their leaders to have mistresses. Power and money once again rule!
Observation -- I don't like some of the proposals to pay for health care. The one where the President would like to do an extra tax for those making over $200,000 doesn't seem fair. You shouldn't be penalized if you work hard. Do I sound like a Republican?
Maybe a better approached would be to stop paying people for not working. Once you receive a monthly check for sitting on your butt, it very difficult to go out and seek a job. I am not talking about the people who lost their job, and who are on unemployment because those unemployment checks don't last for ever.
Healthy people should be working even if the job seems menial (unless you are retired).
One of my teacher friends (elementary physical education teacher) has been working since the day he retired. He works at a local grocery store. He is one the people who go out into the parking lot during rain, sleet, and snow, to retrieve the shopping carts. He seems to be happy doing this job. I think that he is working for the social security benefits even though his benefits will be reduced by 2/3 since he has a teacher pension plan. Thank you President Reagan for signing that law back in 1985!
Social Calendar -- Since Linda and I communicated for less than five minutes on Friday, I don't know what is on our social calendar for today.
Weather -- We never reached 80 degrees in the Berkshires on Friday. Today we will be experiencing rain during the afternoon into the evening. We are still into a pattern of high's in the low 70's, and lows in the 50's. The good thing is that the air conditioners have been needed, and I haven't had to water the flowers except for the two hanging pots on either side of the garage which the eaves prevent the rain from reaching.
I did forget to mention that I dropped one of those hanging baskets a couple of weeks ago. I dropped and cracked one when I was trying to rotate the pot. Duck tap to the rescue. The flowers are growing so well that you can't see the Grey duck tape on the white flower pot.
I feel bad for the people who have purchased tickets to one of our local venues called Tanglewood. This is the summer home for the Boston Sympathy Orchestra located in Lenox (six miles south of Pittsfield). The nights have been cool, and the evening rains have really put a damper on people who picnic on the lawn outside of the music shed.
Well, I have to grab another cup of coffee. I have had only two since my gall bladder was removed. I have been drinking tea instead of coffee. As of this moment, I seemed to be doing okay with the coffee and fat free half and half.
Have a great weekend wherever you are located.
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad
We went in opposite directions on Friday. I went off to visit with my parents in Lee while Linda went to a matinee play at the Barrington Stage with a girlfriend. I didn't get all the details because I was engrossed with the Red Sox game, which was a "nail bitter", when she came home near 10 PM.
Her adventure didn't end with the end of the play which went from 2 PM until 5 PM. Linda and her friend hooked up with another girlfriend to do supper, and some recreational shopping. I was invited to join them for supper, but I was already in the middle of eating leftovers. Oh Joy!
I did finish savoring another book. Linda has been bringing back books from the dollar store since I have read most of the top 10 books. The dollar store books are hit or miss.
Sports -- My Red Sox are now alone in first place by 1 game since the Yankees lost their west coast game.
Politics -- Governor Sanford was not only chasing an Argentinian woman, but he was looking in to purchasing real estate in Latin America. His days are numbered as Governor.
In Italy, the skirt chaser Burlesconi, is still in office, and he is still accepted by a good number of Italians.
I guess some countries believe it is okay for their leaders to have mistresses. Power and money once again rule!
Observation -- I don't like some of the proposals to pay for health care. The one where the President would like to do an extra tax for those making over $200,000 doesn't seem fair. You shouldn't be penalized if you work hard. Do I sound like a Republican?
Maybe a better approached would be to stop paying people for not working. Once you receive a monthly check for sitting on your butt, it very difficult to go out and seek a job. I am not talking about the people who lost their job, and who are on unemployment because those unemployment checks don't last for ever.
Healthy people should be working even if the job seems menial (unless you are retired).
One of my teacher friends (elementary physical education teacher) has been working since the day he retired. He works at a local grocery store. He is one the people who go out into the parking lot during rain, sleet, and snow, to retrieve the shopping carts. He seems to be happy doing this job. I think that he is working for the social security benefits even though his benefits will be reduced by 2/3 since he has a teacher pension plan. Thank you President Reagan for signing that law back in 1985!
Social Calendar -- Since Linda and I communicated for less than five minutes on Friday, I don't know what is on our social calendar for today.
Weather -- We never reached 80 degrees in the Berkshires on Friday. Today we will be experiencing rain during the afternoon into the evening. We are still into a pattern of high's in the low 70's, and lows in the 50's. The good thing is that the air conditioners have been needed, and I haven't had to water the flowers except for the two hanging pots on either side of the garage which the eaves prevent the rain from reaching.
I did forget to mention that I dropped one of those hanging baskets a couple of weeks ago. I dropped and cracked one when I was trying to rotate the pot. Duck tap to the rescue. The flowers are growing so well that you can't see the Grey duck tape on the white flower pot.
I feel bad for the people who have purchased tickets to one of our local venues called Tanglewood. This is the summer home for the Boston Sympathy Orchestra located in Lenox (six miles south of Pittsfield). The nights have been cool, and the evening rains have really put a damper on people who picnic on the lawn outside of the music shed.
Well, I have to grab another cup of coffee. I have had only two since my gall bladder was removed. I have been drinking tea instead of coffee. As of this moment, I seemed to be doing okay with the coffee and fat free half and half.
Have a great weekend wherever you are located.
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad
Friday, July 10, 2009
Hello on Friday Morning
Dear Friends,
It is a balmy 48 degrees as I begin this e-mail, but the good news is that it will be sunny and reach into the lower 80's today. We have hit 80 degrees only once in over 30 days. We would normally be enjoying the afternoons and evenings in the screened in room on the deck, but it has been too cool to do so. Linda tried to finish reading a book there yesterday afternoon, but she gave up, and came into the warmth of the house.
My Red Sox couldn't keep pace with the Yankees. They are now tied for first place in their division. All my friends who are Yankee fans will be saying: "I told you so!"
I won't be getting dressed for golf with the seniors since the course is closed because there is a golf tournament booked in for Friday. My friends didn't want to try another golf course.
Social Calendar -- It might be a "dealing with my parents" day for me. The wound clinic at Berkshire Medical Center said that the amputated leg is ready to have a prosthesis. Dad and his bum leg weren't doing well on Thursday. At times I wish that he was in the nursing home getting help and rehab. Dad was hurting so much yesterday that he didn't feel that he could go with my mom in the Cabulance with my wheel chair bound mother. My sister dealt with Mom at the wound clinic.
Linda will be trying to get half price tickets for a play. If she is able to secure two tickets, her and girlfriend will be attending the play. I have my faltering Red Sox to keep me entertained.
Politics -- Congress is dealing with a Universal Health proposal. How to pay for it is a big issue.
Observation -- If we had an influx of some serious cash, there are so many things around the home it could be used for. Our kitchen cabinets are nearing replacement. I wish I was handy enough to install new ones. We want new cabinets and a new counter top. We would also like to replace the counter tops of the vanities, and the sinks in several bathrooms. Actually, I don't have the tools necessary to do such projects. I am good at cutting the lawn, and weed whacking. I could work a grill okay too.
Have to read the local newspaper, and get dressed for the days' activities.
Have a great weekend.
Talk to you soon. The Curley lad
It is a balmy 48 degrees as I begin this e-mail, but the good news is that it will be sunny and reach into the lower 80's today. We have hit 80 degrees only once in over 30 days. We would normally be enjoying the afternoons and evenings in the screened in room on the deck, but it has been too cool to do so. Linda tried to finish reading a book there yesterday afternoon, but she gave up, and came into the warmth of the house.
My Red Sox couldn't keep pace with the Yankees. They are now tied for first place in their division. All my friends who are Yankee fans will be saying: "I told you so!"
I won't be getting dressed for golf with the seniors since the course is closed because there is a golf tournament booked in for Friday. My friends didn't want to try another golf course.
Social Calendar -- It might be a "dealing with my parents" day for me. The wound clinic at Berkshire Medical Center said that the amputated leg is ready to have a prosthesis. Dad and his bum leg weren't doing well on Thursday. At times I wish that he was in the nursing home getting help and rehab. Dad was hurting so much yesterday that he didn't feel that he could go with my mom in the Cabulance with my wheel chair bound mother. My sister dealt with Mom at the wound clinic.
Linda will be trying to get half price tickets for a play. If she is able to secure two tickets, her and girlfriend will be attending the play. I have my faltering Red Sox to keep me entertained.
Politics -- Congress is dealing with a Universal Health proposal. How to pay for it is a big issue.
Observation -- If we had an influx of some serious cash, there are so many things around the home it could be used for. Our kitchen cabinets are nearing replacement. I wish I was handy enough to install new ones. We want new cabinets and a new counter top. We would also like to replace the counter tops of the vanities, and the sinks in several bathrooms. Actually, I don't have the tools necessary to do such projects. I am good at cutting the lawn, and weed whacking. I could work a grill okay too.
Have to read the local newspaper, and get dressed for the days' activities.
Have a great weekend.
Talk to you soon. The Curley lad
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Hello on Thursday Morning
Dear Friends,
Wednesday was a long day for my sister and I. I headed to Lee before my sister, and made my ailing dad breakfast. I eventually made lunch for the both of them. Mom enjoyed sitting at her own kitchen table.
Marie coordinated getting a Cabulance to bring mom from the nursing home to the family home in Lee. Once Mom was home, we anticipated that she would not want to go back to the nursing home. She said so many time during here 4.5 hour visit.
During the visit, I think that my mother realized that it took two people to take care of her. My mother saw my sister and I as we struggled to get her from the wheel chair to the comode, and back into the wheel chair. My mother noticed that my sister was sweating profusely trying to help her do so (I am not a person who perspires too much). Also my sister knows how to lift people from her experience as an X-Ray Tech and Ultrasound technician. The Cabulance took mom back to the nursing home around 4:30 PM.
I went directly home totally exhausted.
My sister went to the nursing home to make sure that my mom got back okay, and was all settled in. She was more exhausted than I was.
I had just about energy to make it through the Red Sox game.
The Red Sox and Yankees kept pace with one another once again.
Sports -- It appears that the death of the football player was a murder suicide. The 20 year old mistress of the 36 year old football player appears to have shot the football player multiple times before putting a bullet in her own brain.
Power and money allows these people once again to have extramarital affairs. From what I observe, trying to please more than one woman is almost impossible. I also notice that most of these men who stray, go after much younger women.
Politics -- Our President is getting ready for another Super Powers conference in Italy. I hope everything goes well. The Vice-President spoke (or will speak) at a school in New York State. I hope that he doesn't say things which the President has to correct or clarify.
Observation -- Marriage is a two way street, but it has its idiosyncrasies. Besides giving birth, and raising a family, women are once again called upon to make their men happy even as they age. Not all women understand this.
I would really like to know why these men (I realize women stray too). who have had affairs, did so. What was going on in their relationships that made these men (or women) break those "vows of marriage"?
Social Calendar -- I don't know what is on our calendar today. I saw Linda for 10 minutes when I got home from Lee yesterday since she was heading off to supper with some girlfriends, and a session of Mah Jongg . When she came home, I was watching the last couple innings of the nail biting Red Sox game. Whoa! Maybe that is it! When we were first married, we had only one television, and we had to share what we watched on television. Maybe I should alter my own Curleyism that "Separation is Good". Not!
It rained in Pittsfield on Wednesday afternoon, but it didn't rain in Lee (12 miles away).
Have a great Thursday.
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad
Wednesday was a long day for my sister and I. I headed to Lee before my sister, and made my ailing dad breakfast. I eventually made lunch for the both of them. Mom enjoyed sitting at her own kitchen table.
Marie coordinated getting a Cabulance to bring mom from the nursing home to the family home in Lee. Once Mom was home, we anticipated that she would not want to go back to the nursing home. She said so many time during here 4.5 hour visit.
During the visit, I think that my mother realized that it took two people to take care of her. My mother saw my sister and I as we struggled to get her from the wheel chair to the comode, and back into the wheel chair. My mother noticed that my sister was sweating profusely trying to help her do so (I am not a person who perspires too much). Also my sister knows how to lift people from her experience as an X-Ray Tech and Ultrasound technician. The Cabulance took mom back to the nursing home around 4:30 PM.
I went directly home totally exhausted.
My sister went to the nursing home to make sure that my mom got back okay, and was all settled in. She was more exhausted than I was.
I had just about energy to make it through the Red Sox game.
The Red Sox and Yankees kept pace with one another once again.
Sports -- It appears that the death of the football player was a murder suicide. The 20 year old mistress of the 36 year old football player appears to have shot the football player multiple times before putting a bullet in her own brain.
Power and money allows these people once again to have extramarital affairs. From what I observe, trying to please more than one woman is almost impossible. I also notice that most of these men who stray, go after much younger women.
Politics -- Our President is getting ready for another Super Powers conference in Italy. I hope everything goes well. The Vice-President spoke (or will speak) at a school in New York State. I hope that he doesn't say things which the President has to correct or clarify.
Observation -- Marriage is a two way street, but it has its idiosyncrasies. Besides giving birth, and raising a family, women are once again called upon to make their men happy even as they age. Not all women understand this.
I would really like to know why these men (I realize women stray too). who have had affairs, did so. What was going on in their relationships that made these men (or women) break those "vows of marriage"?
Social Calendar -- I don't know what is on our calendar today. I saw Linda for 10 minutes when I got home from Lee yesterday since she was heading off to supper with some girlfriends, and a session of Mah Jongg . When she came home, I was watching the last couple innings of the nail biting Red Sox game. Whoa! Maybe that is it! When we were first married, we had only one television, and we had to share what we watched on television. Maybe I should alter my own Curleyism that "Separation is Good". Not!
It rained in Pittsfield on Wednesday afternoon, but it didn't rain in Lee (12 miles away).
Have a great Thursday.
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Hello on Wednesday Morning
Dear Friends,
The big news in our local newspaper is that the State is closing down the boat ramp at Laurel Lake in Lee which is right across from my mom's nursing home. They found Zebra mussels. My contention is that if they found zebra mussels in this small lake (you can see from one end to the other), then mussels are most likely in every lake in Massachusetts which allow boating. This is the same lake that I grew up swimming in as well as doing my ice-fishing thing especially this past winter.
Speaking of Mom, my sister decided to take my for a visit in her own home today. I think that once we get her in her home, she won't want to go back to the nursing home. I will be heading to Lee to help out with this adventure in a few short hours.
My sister took dad to the emergency room yesterday. One of his legs was bothering him. He was sent home with pain meds, and my sister is trying to get him booked in to see an orthopedic doctor. He might need a little day surgery.
Our parents have become our children! Oh Joy!
Our Tuesday went as planned except that I didn't swing a golf club. I decided to started a form of exercise by walking around a nearby track. I have to have some form of exercise woven into my new life style.
The crock pot pot roast was very good last night. I ate a healthy portion, and didn't go back for seconds. I was amazed that the fat from the marbled meat didn't bother me.
I did squeeze in a Prayer Service for the deceased father of one of our UNICO members last night at 6 PM. The gentleman was the same age as my father, 85 years old.
Linda had fun at her Mah Jongg session on Tuesday. She has another session this evening with a different group of players at a friend's house. I have my Red Sox to keep me entertained.
The Red Sox and the Yankees kept pace with on another by winning their respective contests.
What will the media have to talk about since the Michael Jackson saga has come to an end? I actually shouldn't say that it has ended because now the media will have his will and the custody of his children to deal with.
I received my second cell phone to replace my "lost" one. I love it, and Linda wishes she had one like it. It has more features than my original cellphone, and Linda likes the color of it too.
We picked up more rain yesterday and last evening. The slugs and mosquitoes are thriving in the Berkshires.
Politics -- Health Care is the big topic in Washington. Could universal health care be on the horizon? No, I don't want the Canadian version. There are some countries where it does work. We are smart enough to work out the details. Yes, I know some of you are thinking that the government managing health care isn't going to work. Let's not say "No" until we see what a proposal looks like.
Have to finish the local newspaper, and head to Lee.
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad
The big news in our local newspaper is that the State is closing down the boat ramp at Laurel Lake in Lee which is right across from my mom's nursing home. They found Zebra mussels. My contention is that if they found zebra mussels in this small lake (you can see from one end to the other), then mussels are most likely in every lake in Massachusetts which allow boating. This is the same lake that I grew up swimming in as well as doing my ice-fishing thing especially this past winter.
Speaking of Mom, my sister decided to take my for a visit in her own home today. I think that once we get her in her home, she won't want to go back to the nursing home. I will be heading to Lee to help out with this adventure in a few short hours.
My sister took dad to the emergency room yesterday. One of his legs was bothering him. He was sent home with pain meds, and my sister is trying to get him booked in to see an orthopedic doctor. He might need a little day surgery.
Our parents have become our children! Oh Joy!
Our Tuesday went as planned except that I didn't swing a golf club. I decided to started a form of exercise by walking around a nearby track. I have to have some form of exercise woven into my new life style.
The crock pot pot roast was very good last night. I ate a healthy portion, and didn't go back for seconds. I was amazed that the fat from the marbled meat didn't bother me.
I did squeeze in a Prayer Service for the deceased father of one of our UNICO members last night at 6 PM. The gentleman was the same age as my father, 85 years old.
Linda had fun at her Mah Jongg session on Tuesday. She has another session this evening with a different group of players at a friend's house. I have my Red Sox to keep me entertained.
The Red Sox and the Yankees kept pace with on another by winning their respective contests.
What will the media have to talk about since the Michael Jackson saga has come to an end? I actually shouldn't say that it has ended because now the media will have his will and the custody of his children to deal with.
I received my second cell phone to replace my "lost" one. I love it, and Linda wishes she had one like it. It has more features than my original cellphone, and Linda likes the color of it too.
We picked up more rain yesterday and last evening. The slugs and mosquitoes are thriving in the Berkshires.
Politics -- Health Care is the big topic in Washington. Could universal health care be on the horizon? No, I don't want the Canadian version. There are some countries where it does work. We are smart enough to work out the details. Yes, I know some of you are thinking that the government managing health care isn't going to work. Let's not say "No" until we see what a proposal looks like.
Have to finish the local newspaper, and head to Lee.
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Hello on Tuesday Morning
Dear Friends,
Our Monday went as planned.
After several hours of yard work, I took a nap, started a new book, and headed off to Scholarship night at the ITAM Lodge.
Linda had a peaceful morning while I was doing my thing. She did have to deal with my clothes in the washing machine. I am notorious for starting the washing machine, and then walking away. I must admit that when Linda does my clothes, they pretty much come out wrinkle free. Of course, I often cause her to do some extra washing because I often dribble food and beverages over many parts of my clothing.
As an example, I put on a new shirt just before we attended the afternoon cookout on Sunday. I did quite well making it through appetizers, and the main meal without spilling any food or beverages on my shirt or slacks. When it came to dessert, I wasn't so lucky. I spilled a spoonful of ice cream on my brand new shirt. Linda is the Queen of stain removal, and she returned my shirt so that it looked like it was brand new.
Linda did play golf with her girlfriends on Monday as scheduled while I was helping with the scholarship awards night. I was home by 8:30 PM.
I didn't go to bed a happy man because my Red Sox lost their game. Luckily , the Yankees lost their game too.
Social Calendar -- Linda has her usual Tuesday Mah Jongg session from 11:30 AM until 4 PM. I might head off to the driving range at my golf course, and try and straighten out some of my ball striking problems.
Since the weather forecast has some scattered thundershowers predicted for most of the day and evening, I decided to prepare a crock pot meal for supper. I just got through preparing a pot roast with all the fixings. It will be fork tender by supper time.
Politics -- Sarah Pallin resigning has angered some of her Republican Colleagues.
A Bronx congressman has made some harsh comments about Michael Jackson being a pervert, and the fact that the media is spending too much time and energy on Michael Jackson.
President Obama is trying to keep the lines of dialogue going with the Russian leaders.
Governor Sanford's is still trying to run the affairs of his state even though there is quite a bit of sentiment for him to resign.
Doesn't it sound like business as usual?
Observation -- With all the rain which we have had in the Northeast, the mosquitoes have emerged with a vengeance. They even follow you when you go from the yard into the house. Yesterday, I tried to trim some branches of a tree which scrapes against the house when the wind blows. I think I gave up a pint of blood to the mosquitoes.
I also don't like putting on bug spray on my exposed body parts or on articles of clothing.
Good thing that we have a screened in room on the deck so that we can enjoy the evenings without being attacked by those flying blood suckers.
Have a great Tuesday.
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad
Our Monday went as planned.
After several hours of yard work, I took a nap, started a new book, and headed off to Scholarship night at the ITAM Lodge.
Linda had a peaceful morning while I was doing my thing. She did have to deal with my clothes in the washing machine. I am notorious for starting the washing machine, and then walking away. I must admit that when Linda does my clothes, they pretty much come out wrinkle free. Of course, I often cause her to do some extra washing because I often dribble food and beverages over many parts of my clothing.
As an example, I put on a new shirt just before we attended the afternoon cookout on Sunday. I did quite well making it through appetizers, and the main meal without spilling any food or beverages on my shirt or slacks. When it came to dessert, I wasn't so lucky. I spilled a spoonful of ice cream on my brand new shirt. Linda is the Queen of stain removal, and she returned my shirt so that it looked like it was brand new.
Linda did play golf with her girlfriends on Monday as scheduled while I was helping with the scholarship awards night. I was home by 8:30 PM.
I didn't go to bed a happy man because my Red Sox lost their game. Luckily , the Yankees lost their game too.
Social Calendar -- Linda has her usual Tuesday Mah Jongg session from 11:30 AM until 4 PM. I might head off to the driving range at my golf course, and try and straighten out some of my ball striking problems.
Since the weather forecast has some scattered thundershowers predicted for most of the day and evening, I decided to prepare a crock pot meal for supper. I just got through preparing a pot roast with all the fixings. It will be fork tender by supper time.
Politics -- Sarah Pallin resigning has angered some of her Republican Colleagues.
A Bronx congressman has made some harsh comments about Michael Jackson being a pervert, and the fact that the media is spending too much time and energy on Michael Jackson.
President Obama is trying to keep the lines of dialogue going with the Russian leaders.
Governor Sanford's is still trying to run the affairs of his state even though there is quite a bit of sentiment for him to resign.
Doesn't it sound like business as usual?
Observation -- With all the rain which we have had in the Northeast, the mosquitoes have emerged with a vengeance. They even follow you when you go from the yard into the house. Yesterday, I tried to trim some branches of a tree which scrapes against the house when the wind blows. I think I gave up a pint of blood to the mosquitoes.
I also don't like putting on bug spray on my exposed body parts or on articles of clothing.
Good thing that we have a screened in room on the deck so that we can enjoy the evenings without being attacked by those flying blood suckers.
Have a great Tuesday.
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad
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