We ended the week yesterday at my son and his fiancee's engagement party at a local yacht club. It was a wonderful celebration and I'm happy to be gaining such an adorable daughter. The theme was "love is brewing" and I loved the cute cookies even though I had to pass on … [Read more...] about Weekly Tales: Engagement Party Edition
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Weekly Tales: Aretha Edition
This week the world lost the great Aretha Franklin. Not only was she influential in music with her blend of gospel and R&B but a civil rights activist during the turbulent 60's. Goodbye, Queen of Soul, you will not be forgotten. Although Respect was my favorite of her … [Read more...] about Weekly Tales: Aretha Edition
Weekly Tales: Racetrack Edition
The first week of four with business travel is in the books. This one was the most complex as I had to fly from one city to another the second day. It was a great week but I was surprised how tired I was yesterday. Highlights My favorite part of the week was seeing others on … [Read more...] about Weekly Tales: Racetrack Edition
Weekly Tales: Family Togetherness Edition
This weekend has been fantastic and it's all because after many years I had my two sons together. The older one moved to Kansas in 2011 and the younger one moved to Florida. The latter is back now for a few years but it's been that long since the oldest came here. The … [Read more...] about Weekly Tales: Family Togetherness Edition
Weekly Tales: Family Reunion Edition
Summer time means family reunions and today I'm going to one in Kansas that I haven't been to in a dozen years. The picture above is from 8 or 9 years ago; this year will be at the same place. I'm looking forward to seeing relatives I haven't seen in a while and spending time … [Read more...] about Weekly Tales: Family Reunion Edition