July 22, 2010

Not much to relate. We didn't walk around the Lake last evening after work. It was too hot, nearly 90, something like 87 or 88 degrees. Susan and I both agree that sometimes we need a little break from all that exercise, especially when it is so hot. I feel that anytime it's over 80, it's uncomfortable to say the least. We just stayed at home (with the air conditioner on) and read books--we're really into Jane Austen. Last evening we started watching Miss Potter, which is such a beautiful movie.

July 18th, 2010

The hot weather has finally arrived! Average afternoon temperatures are in the lower to mid-80s. Susan and I have walked a lot this month, in spite of the heat. Of course the mornings are great--around the mid-50s. This weekend we saw wild turkeys--that's a first; and we saw something that looked like a raccoon, and was verified by an on-coming bicyclist. We continue to see deer, osprey and heron. I had a physical in June, and the results were good. On July 12th I had a colonoscopy. I was dreading it somewhat, but I'm very happy to announce that the procedure went well, and there were no polyps. I'm very pleased to announce that I've stopped drinking. The last time I had wine was 2 or 3 ounces just before my nap on July 10th. Susan has been wonderful and very supportive. I thank her, and love her.

Happy Birthday, Susan!

Today is a holy day of obligation: it's Susan's birthday! Bentley returned from Southeast Asia on June 23rd. He's staying with us. We've kept his room just the way he left it 6 months ago. We are so happy that he's home with us. The three of us went out to lunch at the Mongolian BBQ in Airway Heights. We'd never been there before, and it was a little disappointing. On June 10th, Susan and I celebrated our 16th wedding anniversary. Susan and I went out to dinner at Tomato Street on North Division. It was excellent. I haven't been feeling very well for over a week now. Seem to caught a cold and my sinuses are bothering me. I hope to get better soon, though. It's been very rainy and the temperatures have been below average. This weekend is lovely, sunny and 80.

April 10, 2010

Much has been happening during this Easter-tide. We had a blessed Easter. On the 8th, Susan went to the dentist, which she was, rightfully, dreading. I prayed constantly for her. It turned out well for her. She will have a crown fixed and a cavity filled on May 3rd. Susan's faith is strong. We're looking forward to Divine Mercy Sunday tomorrow. This morning during our walk around the lake we saw an Osprey and had just caught a fish. Then we saw two Osprey near the nest in Four Lakes. Hurray! They're back! I drove us to the Cheney-Safeway so that I could get my driving skills back. I will do fine on May 3rd.

March 23, 2010

Two days ago, Susan asked me if I was interested in being Catholic again, and I replied, "Yes." I am more secure and confident in being religious, in being Catholic, in seeking an intimate relationship with Our Lord, Jesus Christ.

March 7, 2010

Last Thursday, the 4th of March, in the evening, Musette and I decided that we'd had enough of Catholicism, and resolved to be what we naturally are: a witch and pagan. Actually I pride myself on being her familiar. We are happy in our freedom and feel liberated from the dour constraints of organized religion.

March 1, 2010

Musette and I were "off" on February 26th. We scheduled to take our car in for semi-yearly maintenance. Early in the morning we walked around the lake and discussed our abiding interest in mystery and other dimensions, and our talk included the Catholic Church and the saints. The next day we were very serious about returning to our Catholic faith, and in fact, we decided to go to confession Saturday knowing that we would go to Mass on Sunday, the 2nd week of Lent We are extremely happy that we have returned HOME.