Time Passes so Quickly

I have just discovered that I haven't posted for over 2 months. I have had company, done some artsy-craftsy things and read a whole lot of books in that time. My brother and sister in law were here for 3 weeks in June. They had their respective 55th class reunions, so they used my home as their base camp. We had a whole lot of good times while they were here and the time ended all too soon.

I have visited my daughter in the Big City twice since I last wrote. We ate a lot and had a bunch of laughs. Her step-son was here visiting them for a month from Florida, and it was great to see the young man. I only see him once or twice a year, but he is now 17 and is 6' 5" tall. He said his doc says he can expect to grow taller even. Funny thing is, his dad is only about 5'9", and his mother is short!!  I suppose in some generation there was height. He's a great kid, smart and funny, and will be a senior this coming year. He has decided he wants to come back to Indiana to go to college. We are hopeful. He would be welcomed with open arms.

Let's see, what else has happened. Oh, we found out that my son's new addition to their family is going to be a girl. She will arrive on or around 10/10/16. That will make two of each for them. They will range from 0 to 8 years in age.  We are all excited and trying to come up with names is not only hard, it's freakin' hilarious!  They were so sure that it was going to be another boy that they haven't even thought about girl's names.  It's been fun making suggestions. My favorite is Kara Elizabeth, but I don't think either of the parents like my choice. I think since this will be their last one, and I am the only living grandparent, I should be allowed to name this new arrival, don't you?  (preferred answer would be to comment a big "YES").

I have been learning the craft of "art journaling." It's been fun and a challenge. If you aren't familiar with the term, look it up on the internet. There are websites, and blogs and videos dedicated to this art form. I am just getting started, so my stuff looks rather amateurish, but it's fun and passes the time on these hot sultry summer days when it's too  warm and muggy to be outside. (I much prefer being housebound by snow and ice.) Anyway, I am learning and being kept busy, so that's a good thing.

I had to have a plumber last week for the first time since moving into this home 24 years ago last month. A copper pipe leading from the "main" developed 3 pinholes about the size of a pencil lead and was spraying water all over my cellar. Bear in mind that there's nothing down there that requires my attention, just furnace, water heater and softener, so I don't go there very often. About every 3 months to change furnace filters is all. The softener serviceman discovered the leak. After receiving the plumber's bill, I decided that all the years I worked, I was in the wrong business. Zowie!! But he and his helper came promptly, fixed the problem the way it needed to be fixed, so I am not complaining too loudly. I was just shocked a little at the labor cost for only being here an hour. But, I also realize that these two guy are just trying to make a living being small businessmen.

Well, that's it in a few paragraphs of what's been going on. Maybe I won't wait so long to post again. And, maybe, just maybe, I will post some pics of my new craft of "art journaling."

Until Next Time,
Peace,
JE