Ordinary

'Twas a busy weekend, indeed! I began Saturday with a long walk - have been trying to up my walk time to at least an hour per day, driving to the river, parking, then going across the walking bridge, into the art district, and along the river...So very, very beautiful. I have given up walking in this area altogether as the best of the city is so close to us, and SO much more pleasant than what is in Red Bank...Pat and Maryanne, then Andrew, Grace and Justin came over to celebrate Dad's sixtieth birthday with us. They, of course, brought lots of specialty foods as gifts - Dad's perennial favorite! Little Anna gave Dad two gifts - her first tooth that had just fallen out, then the dollar she had received for it under her pillow. Isn't that the widow's mite?...Maryanne stayed overnight with the older children, in order to be here for the shower Alicia planned for Grace Sunday afternoon. As that was also the time of fellowship meal at church, we went from event to event! The girls all contributed food and provided Grace with many wonderful gifts - a car seat, dresses, towels, sheets etc. - much of what little Cora will need to begin with! They are lovely girls - each one of them - and it was fun to see them all again.

I have again walked each morning this week - loving seeing people and am sleeping better with more exercise. I have so much catching up to do as have really been on the border of nervous exhaustion, I think....Have just been enjoying chatting with whichever person I happen to encounter as I stroll around downtown with no deadline!

Mike and Sally Joss are going to visit Saturday, so we will have lunch here, then try to listen in on some of what is happening at the Riverbend venues - the big musical festival held here annually...Because events are held by the river, and sound carries so well, we should be able to hear everything well, without having to purchase tickets.

Dad is with Babs today, trying to clarify what needs to be done both at her condominium and at their estate...Will let you know what they conclude. I have not yet done anything about the car, but will definitely have to make a decision this week to either fix it or get something else, Life is on hold until we have reliable wheels again!

So, nothing special, but such as it is ....