The Easter Bunnies History Lesson

Kairi is one of our grandchildren.  She wrote a neat letter to the Easter Bunny.   She was very nice and to the point --  "I love you Easter Bunny"  and other great stuff.  But, she also added -- did you know "Jesus was Crucified?"  Well, he was -- and that's "your history lesson".

I didn't get the words quite right, but it was the sentiment and the lesson that's important.

Just got back from my trip to Iowa.  I'll probably not go back as often as I had planned.  Mom and I had a bit of a row (and I did look it up - pronounced rou ).  The English language really is a mystery.  Anyway - it was over the use of her car - I understand, but I don't.  And, well, if you don't have transportation of your own, it just isn't the same.  Even though Mike and Vicki offered - it just didn't feel right.  We did go gambling and went out to lunch together.  I saw everyone but Patti - and I do feel bad about that.  There really isn't an excuse.  So, sorry Patti.

I will be driving back through Iowa on my way to Canada - I'll make it a point to see that part of the family before hitting the road with Lana and her clan.

Life is good (cold right now) but good!  Enjoy each and everyone of your moments -- they are truly precious.

An Iowa Trip

It is good to see family from time to time.  It is a long trip, not inexpensive, but doesn't really "break the bank".  When one is not around one's family, one does not "experience" family the same.  It perhaps makes things more interesting, but in some ways, it makes things very "unfamiliar".  Unfamiliar in the sense that families, I believe, have their own unique cultures.  These are differences in the way family members interact and relate to one another - habits, nuances, all of that.

I know the same thing applies to the way that I am perceived when I visit there.  My brother noticed I had lost weight.  My mom said I had a ways to go -- but was very complimentary of sibling that had lost weight.  Oh well - the wound was shallow and not discouraging.

When I do come back I want- to offer help where I can but that too is not always wanted, so that is okay, I'll just know not to offer anymore.

I had originally budgeted to come back more often.  Perhaps I should just reallocate that budget.  I'm mentally debating the issue right now. I'm in a moment where my moments are a bit confusing.  It is understandable - I'm not familiar, maybe, because I've been away for so many years - and that's okay.  It all makes sense, somehow.

I'm very much looking forward to Canada!  Very, very, very much!

Spring - Almost Feeling It

Well for sure because the pickup needed major repairs - the golf game is suffering a bit - and I'm nostalgic about home.  I'm also hungry.  I guess I should have something to eat.

I was on a golf course again yesterday - notice I didn't say I played golf yesterday.  I was, well, to say the least, terrible.  But, lunch after was good.

It has been a busy week so far, and it is only Tuesday.  Tomorrow begins another season of golf (men's association) at Fitz.  I'm looking forward to seeing Gerry, Chuck, Tom, and others again.  I'm also looking forward to playing better golf.  I can't swing a driver lately - not to save my life.  That old banana ball is haunting me again.  I completed a survey the other day for the City of Aurora - got a free bucket of balls.  I guess I should take advantage and go hit some.

I"m also needing to get the boat ready.  Not much to do there but get the new boat license on the boat - check the trailer out, get it licensed, charge the battery, take it out on the water and check the Merc out.  Well I'm at it, I may as well get the fishing license and dip a few lures in the water to see if I can catch some spring walleye.  I still have not figured Cheery Creek Reservoir out.  I don't catch many fish there - maybe two all of last year - a crappie and I'm not sure what the other one was - or, if I even caught another one.  It all makes me yearn all the much more for Canada.

I'll be visiting family in a week.  Lana promised a day (or 2) on the lake - well she didn't promise 2, but maybe I can talk her into it.

Well, that is about it for now - enjoy your moments, each and every one of them.