Month: June 2024
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Good Times, Good Luck Ahead
The winds of change are afoot for a young 18-year-old who is about to set out into the world as a college student this fall. His transition will be smoother than some since he’s used to summers on his grandparents’ farm and having extended family nearby. His US-based support network is wide. Before embarking on…
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BFF and Godson Coming to Town
I’m not sure who is more excited, me or my BFF and her son. They are coming for a ten-day visit that will undoubtedly pass quickly. This will be their first trip to Europe and only third time to visit me in my location. The first was a girls’ trip in NYC before E was…
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Already Midweek?!
Well, my grand ideas of being on top of posting and writing have all gone by the wayside these days. It’s been busy around here, so I’m finally taking a couple of quiet days during this short lull between visitors and activities. I say “lull”, but we do have quite a bit of socializing coming…
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Oregon Visit
Well, it’s been a hot minute since I last posted. Fortunately, it was for good reason! I got to spend two weeks with my family and catch up with friends in Oregon. First, there was my dad’s 75th birthday. Normally, he doesn’t do a big show of his birthday but as he’s had a few…
