Another loop around the sun completed.

Happy Birthday to me!

Friday Night Festival

Since I've returned to Monrovia, I've attended the Friday Night Family Festival (http://monrovia.patch.com/events/family-festival-and-farmers-market or http://www.facebook.com/familyfestivalproductions) twice.  It is a really nice walk down Myrtle Avenue, especially in this weather, and there is a lot to look at.  The children's events are at the North end, the South has the local farmer's market stands - and in the middle are the retail booths.  Plus some of the city retail stores stay open late. 

Tonight I ventured into the Monrovia Pawn Shop, http://www.neighborhoodpawn.com/. Lots of guitars and stereo equipment.  I was awestruck by the diamonds.  Some folks let some pretty big one go.  I just looked I did not buy - this time!

PS what a boring post - couldn't find any pictures on the web!  I'll do better.

What went thru my mind during this morning drive to work

The morning sun is beautiful peeking thru the rain clouds like that.
Why doesn't that guy being chased by cops in the diamond lane pull over?
Yesterday would have been my 19th wedding anniversary.
Can I really afford to do this remodel?
My doppio longo is really good today.
Why doesn't that guy being chased by cops in the diamond lane just pull over?
At least it was a raise.
Who sings this song?
Traffic is non-existent today, I wonder why?
(8 miles later) - Why doesn't that guy just pull over!

Dexter is BACK!!!!!

YEAH!!!

Parent's Weekend at TCU 2011

I got to spend Friday afternoon thru Sunday night with Nick at TCU, home of the Horned Frogs!!!  We had fast food, nice food, tailgate food, and Frat food!  The school packed the weekend with fun activies which included a lot of mingling with other families and Nick's fraternity put on a great weekend of entertainment also.  Before I met up with Nick on Friday I visited the Student art fair and the largest meteoroid collection in Texas!  This was my favorite art piece

"Half of your life is behind you"

Nick and I participated in the opening welcome social, a fraternity social in downtown Fort Worth, a meet/greet with professors before the football game, the frat held a BBQ tailgate, then the football game against Portland State (55-13 romping!), a nice Texas steak dinner with just us, Sunday brunch at the frat house, a visit to the Fort Worth Zoo, and finally dinner at the Mellow Mushroom (local funky pizza joint).  Busy weekend and to top it all off the frat makes the pledges drive them around from 10-3 on weekends (actually a good thing) and Nick was on duty Friday night and completely wasted tired on Saturday. I was very happy to meet his new friends and his new fraternity brothers. 

Here is a picture in front of the Phi Gamma Delta house where he is a pledge soon to be active member.

I remember my freshman year at college - but I sure don't remember it be soooo stressful.  I know he will get thru it, it is just getting thru it.  I'm proud of you!!!  Keep on succeeding!!!

I'm back!!!

It has been hell of year and a half!

I've moved for the final time to my house - it is great to be home!
My son is in college - and thriving.
I'm employed - 12% in my area are not.
I'm healthy - hormonal but healthy.

You'll be hearing from me more often.