Happy Thanksgiving! No Complaining Today, Please.
In spite of all the stuff political and social that we (using the royal we; it’s just me) complain about in this space, there’s a whole lot to be thankful for. I will attempt to refrain from complaining about all that other stuff. Enjoy your dinner / time with family and friends / whatever you [...]
Back from the Big Apple
We left the hotel taxi stand at 6:55 last night, and arrived back in Glen Allen at 2:00 AM. Traffic wasn’t bad, except right when we came out of the Holland Tunnel. The rest of the trip was pretty uneventful – just long when you’re tired from three full days of schlepping around the city. [...]
2010 Virginia State Fair
We took a trip out to Caroline County to the 2010 Virginia State Fair. The traffic was a little heavy, but not terrible. I like the new layout: it’s more spread out, but a lot less congested. We didn’t ride the rides or play games, but there’s plenty to do and see. Here’s some pictures:
One family, 30 years… « How to be a Retronaut
This is cool. I wish I had the foresight to do something like this when we got married in 1981… One family, 30 years… « How to be a Retronaut.
Dootnie vs. Cancer: One
Image of Franklin L. Reid Note: I’m writing this series of posts for two reasons: to fill the gap left when Dad couldn’t write on his own blog anymore (privately followed by our family and friends, it was his way to communicate what was going on with his chemotherapy treatments); and, because I can’t think [...]
Funerals and graduations – beginnings and endings
The last couple of weeks have been eventful. Our family has seen events sad and joyful, of beginnings and endings physical and metaphorical. My Dad’s youngest brother passed away, and my oldest child, Lindsey, graduated from college. Normally, either of these events would warrant an individual post. The strange juxtaposition of sadness and joy, and [...]
Josh is 19 years old. Where did the time go?
Reflection on, and admiration of my son, Josh, on the occasion of his 19th birthday.
My Dad is okay.
My dad had surgery this week to remove a tumor from his kidney. A big tumor – 10 lbs. There wasn’t really much left of the kidney; the tumor had consumed most of it. It was cancerous – a renal carcinoma is the medical term. But, it appears that the cancer was contained to the [...]
