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Four Years Ago Today
Four years ago today, I was at the Stanford Veteran’s Hospital in Palo Alto standing by with my mother with my stepfather Sixty as he passed away. It was the beginning of four lonely, heartbreaking years for my mother. The next morning, after making the necessary arrangements, we went to the local mall for lunch.……
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Lucky.
I’ve been thinking a lot about how fortunate I am to be taking another trip with my mother, who is still alive, still well, and still able to do things like this at the young age of Almost 86. All around me are friends, family, and acquaintances that I come into contact with who have…
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The Launch of Phase II
After reading and enjoying a travel blog of some friends of ours, I was inspired to consider keeping a journal while on an upcoming trip planned with my mother to Michigan’s lakes and Mackinac Island. I subsequently discovered it’s been a while since I updated this blog.… Read the rest
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A Geekspeak Moment
First of all, we have enjoyed a quiet week. I’ve been catching up on a lot of my work, and Lynn’s been chief cook, bottle-washer, and general all-around trailer guy. It’s a plan that has worked well! Tomorrow is our 39th wedding anniversary, which we will spend on Lummi Island.… Read the rest
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A Pain in the Back
We’ve enjoyed almost 3 days of rain (off and on, right now it’s off) … and very pleasant weather. We’ve donned our Uggs, sweatpants, and sweatshirts, although at times the sweatshirts aren’t needed. Think we are finally rested. We do have a few prayer requests … for our moms (my mother is still adjusting to…