Alison, Austin and I met for dinner in Midtown Sacramento. Austin was attending a Forestry convention since last Wednesday. He heads back to Georgia today. Alison may go to a Halloween party at Emily's in Palo Alto. On Thursday, Sloane came over for yummy Fondue that Alison made. we played Mexican Train after lunch. Sitting here with Billie in the back room. Alison worked all day yesterday cleaning her truck on the outside. She did a great job. I want to get back to walking. cousin Ralph is in the hospital in Florida with a heart valve condition. Kitty rang yesterday. Talked to Sheila too, he came through th procedure doing pretty well.

Lincoln

First rain of the fall season, I love the fall! Sitting, writing relaxing, having tea.

Billie is around somewhere. I am so looking forward to Alison coming next week. Jeanne and I had breakfast last week at Simple Pleasures in Lincoln. https://www.cateringbysimplepleasures.com/ We also checked out places at Sun City for Ginny. Looking forward to Music in the Vines in October. https://www.paperlesspost.com/go/AJdj5Q4i8vq7wkCpPmvbV/pp_g/d645c5ef2cf8b44e100f764578e4aa47db5a811e?utm_content=view_card&utm_source=flyer&utm_medium=email It is after 9 am, off to eat breakfast of oatmeal and toast. Enjoy a beautiful fall day.  

Flying Home July 2023

On Southwest to Sacramento, drove from Athens to Nashville, 7 hours, stayed at ALoft. Took a drive around Nashville, had dinner, it was good. Nashville ok, don’t need to go back. Alison and Austin driving to Illinois for Tanya’s baby shower, then back to Athens on Monday. Cheri and Chip taking Lily to kennel today since she nipped at Trent and family are staying at an Airbnb chip and Cheri staying at Mimaw’s at the farm 25 minutes from Athens in Commerce. Grant went back to Fayetteville yesterday after dropping Lily off at the Farm.

July 10, 2022

Happy Birthday in heaven, my love❤殺. I miss you and am so grateful for the time we had together as colleagues and partners. So proud of the life we built together.

Last Day of Winter 2022-March 19

Tomorrow is Spring 2022. Today is cold and rainy. This past week, I made corned beef and cabbage for St. Patrick's Day, Sloane came over, we had a nice time. Continue to visit Mom everyday. Had a nice telephone call with Christine last week and she talked to Mom yesterday too! Yesterday was a beautiful and sunny day, the garden is beautiful. ❤

Christmas 2021

Alison’s Christmas 2021 Visit Alison arrived on December 23 at 11 am, I did not have to wait too long before picking her up. We spent Christmas Eve hanging out and visited Mom/Grams every day, got Her bed situation straightened out. On Christmas, opened presents, UGA cup and sticker for me, $500 for TV for Alison. Had a beautiful breakfast and Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding meal. On Sunday, Alison went to meet Emily in Walnut Creek for lunch. I hung out here, it has been raining until today also very cold, in the forties. On Monday, Alison prepped Roast Beef for Cottage Pie which we will have on Thursday for dinner and Crème Brûlée for dessert. I am in awe of Alison, she is so skilled in the kitchen with tools and meal prep. She also made wontons. Today, we will make meatballs in the air fryer. Jamee could not train today. Also, have to go to Target and get Alison her booster. Wednesday training with Jamee and Alison haircut with Michelle. Fondue at Sloane’s on Wednesday.

Tuesday, August 24, 2021 10 am

Beautiful day here, 72 degrees and sunny. Took a walk this morning and will go with Kay to visit Mom soon. Mom has been telling stories from Pittsburgh days, even as a child of 4. I have enjoyed my visits with her. Chatted with Alison using Messenger, it was nice to connect. Bob and Kitty will visit Mom a week from today. Sheila is moving to Arizona.

Will, it is your 28th birthday, I wish you were here. I love and miss you, forever. Mom

April 25, 2021, Sunday, Lincoln, CA 7:15 am

The weather is cloudy and windy. I have been reading and sitting with the animals under my cozy blanket. Read BBC News, consumed it, in fact. Covid 19 still exists especially with a surge of cases in India. I am now vaccinated. Mom moved to the Villas in Rocklin at the end of March. I visit every day. She has a very nice apartment. Today, after Church, I will vist and bring Holy Communion. Thanks to all of us, Sheila, Jan, Bob and Kitty for securing a place and moving Mom. Kitty's brother, John, is reresenting 2428 Nautilus Court in San Jose for sale. Alison and Austin are moving in July to Athens to attend University at UGA. Alison will get a Master's degree in environmental economics and Austin a BS and teaching credential in Biology. They will either sell the house in Senoia or rent it out. Niece, Sarah and her boyfriend, Victor, moved to San Diego and nephew, Jeff and family are moving to Fort Worth, TX. That's the update for now.

Sedona February 2021

Fun, peaceful and nice time in Sedona with the Ingram-Grimes family. Alison, Austin, me, Cheri, Chip, Grant, Trent, Amanda and Denton. Three villas at the Hyatt Resort with beautiful views. Some went skiing, some went dune buggy riding, hiking and walking. A few casualties, Denton and Austin. She fell out of dune buggy, he fell skiing and hurt his tail bone. Dinners consisted of In and Out, pizza and Mexican. Lunch at Hudsons and breakfast outdoors at a neighborhood walking distance from the resort. Games after dinner included Charades and Clue. Fun times...

Thank you for visiting this morning

A Blue Jay visited today sitting on the Fig tree, good morning Will! The spirit touches my heart with love.

Fondue by Alison & Austin-Delicious

Now in the month of February 2021. It is pretty cold today; 50 degrees on Feb 3 at 11:32 am. Taking care of myself physically, mentally and spiritually, not in that order necessarily. Planned travel for the year with Alison & Austin including Disneyworld at the end of the year. It was nice to have them visit on New Year's eve and for a couple of weeks in January. We hung out, had our Roast Beef and Yorkies on New Year's Day. Also had fabulous Fondue and Won Ton's. Went to Old Sac which was fair, had a great dinner at an Indian place in Rocklin. They took a 7 mile hike at Hidden Falls in Lincoln. It was a wonderful time. Alison was able to work the second week from Cali. Taking cats to Vet today for their exams and to get their nails cut. Life is good!

Happy Holidays 2020

The Red Rose

This red rose from the back garden is stunning, so very fragrant and lovely. Today is another sunny, crisp day. I plan to walk and get on with the day. The garden in the fall is beautiful. Thinking about family and friends this season. Best wishes to all.

11/29/2020 7:29 am There is a perfect red rose outside the Family room. It is beautiful. Last week quiet and somewhat eventful. I cooked my first 14.5 lb. turkey. Terri, next door, coached and mentored. It turned out great. Lots of leftovers. Two bags in freezer and 1 bag of bits in fridge for sandwiches. Birthday on Tuesday. Thursday, Thanksgiving. Alison and Austin went to Uncle Mark's. On Friday, all went to Austin's parents. They are a great family. Trent, Amanda and Elson were down from Maryland. To think, last year, we were all in Kauai. This year with the virus, it is different, quiet, masks, etc. Sloane came over and brought me pizza and salad for a birthday lunch. She is a wonderful person, has a huge heart and is a dear friend. Yesterday, which was Saturday, I handed out wafers at church for virtual service today at 10 a. Today, walk, shop for salmon at Safeway. Kay and Reiner come home from vacation soon. Seems like they have been away forever. Got the T-Fal out on the counter to make meals. First will be steak, baked potato and mushrooms. Dixon virtual Christmas is on December 12. I am organizing a church retreat for next Fall in the Sierra. The weather is perfect, blue sky, sunny. Thank you dear God for my blessings.

Living through August 2020

What a year 2020 is, with Covid 19 also known as the virus and the wild fires happening in Northern California. Over 500,000 acres have burned in several counties: Yolo, Napa, Sonoma, Santa Cruz, San Mateo and Santa Clara. The smoke is thick. Life if quiet for me. I am healthy and strong, thanks to my friend, Kay, I work out with Trainer, Jamee, twice a week and with Kay, three times a week. I've had fun and long conversations with Alison last weekend. They got new bikes and went bike riding for 10 miles in Peachtree City. Alison is happy, loves her job and her relationships with Austin, his family and co-workers. I love my daughter, Alison, so much, she is such a joy. She has an ideal situation, her house, a fantastic job with great pay, animals,a great boss in Audrey, I am so proud of her.

😊 Happy

Life is good, garden beautiful and a joy to take care of. Grateful to Alison and Austin for helping me get it to this point. The twins, Juliana and Jeneah were born on June 19 to nephew Jeff and Monique. They now have 5 kids. Happy that Alison is here until July 11, it is a joy and pleasure having her stay with me since the beginning of May. Yesterday was Father's Day, paying tribute to Father's no longer physically with us and those in our lives. All had a wonderful day.
Indoor orchids are doing very well too.

Gratitude

Sitting here with the animals, it is 7:30 am. Sheltering in place since March 13. The Global Coronavirus pandemic is making us all protect ourselves. We can only go grocery shopping and wear masks and gloves. Most employees are working from home like Alison others have been laid off like Austin. My friend Connie moved on Friday, I will miss her. My other friend and neighbor, Kay, comes over and uses my gym. The garden is beautiful. I am going to do some rearranging of the 🌹. It will make it easier to manage the roses. Sitting with the animals is my form of meditation and walking 🚶 is so therapeutic too. I am grateful for my family, friends, health and well being. I am also grateful for technology like FaceTime. Had a really nice session with Alison and Austin, yesterday.