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“You are going to feel like hell if you never write the stuff that is tugging on the sleeves of your heart — your stories, visions, memories, visions and songs. Your truth, your version of things, your own voice. That is really all you have to offer us. And that’s also why you were born.”
Anne Lamott

“You are going to feel like hell if you never write the stuff that is tugging on the sleeves of your heart — your stories, visions, memories, visions and songs. Your truth, your version of things, your own voice. That is really all you have to offer us. And that’s also why you were born.”
Anne Lamott

It’s Not Snowing in Florida

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I was looking forward to getting a head start on some work around the house when we returned from Florida. My expectation was that winter would be past… NOT! The best thing to say about the 5″ of snow we have gotten is that it’s not 12″ like Louisville has. It is beautiful and we expect to get more this morning.

The Crockett kids are here. Their parents are in Lexington for a marriage conference. We have enjoyed them. Jerod beat me at chess last evening. Surely he is getting better and I’m not slipping.

It is a great day for chili, basketball (UL vs Georgetown), reading and naps. It is pretty cold so I’m not sure about sledding … maybe?

Visit to Louisville

We were anxious to see the Gabeharts, so we made a quick trip to Louisville yesterday afternoon. Melissa fixed a great meal, thanks, in part, to Byron’s grilling expertise. I played pool and visited with the grand-kids. They were glad to see us and we were glad to see them. They have grown noticeably since we last saw them. I think Kyle had gotten taller for sure. It was a really good evening.

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Home from Florida

We arrived safely in Wilmore early yesterday afternoon. It is good to be here. There were a few things to get done and most of our unpacking is finished. We had dinner with the Crocketts and some of their friends. A great evening.

Seeing the Crockett kids was special. We were able to celebrate with them for two special events yesterday. Grayson, in the last basketball game of the season, scored his first goal. This was a big deal because he is the youngest player. Way to GO! Grayson.

Jerod was in an academic competition yesterday. He surprised us at dinner with his medal awarded for the District Grand Champion in Language Arts. He also competed on the quick recall team in which his team won first place. Great job Jerod.

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A Good Day Fishing

Yesterday was the last opportunity to fish before we return to Kentcuky. My friend Ron in Venice invited us to come over. He and I were going to fish on the jetty while Ann and Jean enjoyed the pool/beach with dinner to follow. Unfortunately, a cold front came through and the temps dropped and the winds were howling at 25+ mph. We bravely went out fishing while Ann and Jean stayed in the warm condo. There was virtually no one fishing. Despite the negatives, the fish were biting and we had a great time. I was able to catch 5-6 nice sheepshead as well as an assortment of other smaller fish. Ron caught a nice pompano.

We had an early dinner and visited over coffee and key lime pie. It was a good day.

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