Returned home from Colorado Springs this past Monday night. I had planned on spending Monday night in Iowa and completing my drive on Tuesday, but the weather was beautiful and I wasn't tired, so I decided to drive straight through. I hadn't driven straight through from Colorado to Illinois in quite some time and was surprised how well I felt after the 1,138 mile, 17-hour drive. Needless to say my posterior was a little sore. I had a great time with my brother and sisters. We took my mom and dad's ashes to New Mexico and spread them there. We spent a couple of days in New Mexico and then drove back to the Springs.
Next Friday I'm driving to Fort Wayne, IN to participate in an annual Alzheimer's Walk. One of the guys in my boot camp platoon had Alzheimer's and passed away several years ago. Five of us from boot camp participate in the walk every year with his wife and daughters. We always have a good time and it's great to see and spend time with my buddies.
The following week (whew) I have my 52nd high school reunion. Life is good and every day is truly a gift.
Like Alan, we've been taking some road trips with grandkids. Attended Grandparents University at Michigan State University with our grand son (11). Two of the requirements are to attend classes with your grandchild and to stay in the dorm for the four day session. We also took him to see the USS Alabama and the USS Drum in Mobile Alabama (he's crazy about the Navy for some reason).
Other than that, we have been getting in some beach time here in Charleston.
Steve, my summer's been road trips, grandkids and some great trail running out West.
I drove through many states on secondary roads and was taken again with the beauty of our country. A highlight on my first trip was a visit to the Angel Fire Vietnam Veterans Memorial in New Mexico, which commands a sweeping view of mountain ranges and valleys. As you and I have discussed before, that place is an inspiring setting to reflect on people and events from long ago.
How about yourself, Steve, or any of the rest of you who read this?
Returned home from Colorado Springs this past Monday night. I had planned on spending Monday night in Iowa and completing my drive on Tuesday, but the weather was beautiful and I wasn't tired, so I decided to drive straight through. I hadn't driven straight through from Colorado to Illinois in quite some time and was surprised how well I felt after the 1,138 mile, 17-hour drive. Needless to say my posterior was a little sore. I had a great time with my brother and sisters. We took my mom and dad's ashes to New Mexico and spread them there. We spent a couple of days in New Mexico and then drove back to the Springs.
Next Friday I'm driving to Fort Wayne, IN to participate in an annual Alzheimer's Walk. One of the guys in my boot camp platoon had Alzheimer's and passed away several years ago. Five of us from boot camp participate in the walk every year with his wife and daughters. We always have a good time and it's great to see and spend time with my buddies.
The following week (whew) I have my 52nd high school reunion. Life is good and every day is truly a gift.
Like Alan, we've been taking some road trips with grandkids. Attended Grandparents University at Michigan State University with our grand son (11). Two of the requirements are to attend classes with your grandchild and to stay in the dorm for the four day session. We also took him to see the USS Alabama and the USS Drum in Mobile Alabama (he's crazy about the Navy for some reason).
Other than that, we have been getting in some beach time here in Charleston.
Ron Smith
Steve, my summer's been road trips, grandkids and some great trail running out West.
I drove through many states on secondary roads and was taken again with the beauty of our country. A highlight on my first trip was a visit to the Angel Fire Vietnam Veterans Memorial in New Mexico, which commands a sweeping view of mountain ranges and valleys. As you and I have discussed before, that place is an inspiring setting to reflect on people and events from long ago.
How about yourself, Steve, or any of the rest of you who read this?