Friday at work, I decided to go crosscountry skiing Saturday. The snow has been calling my name.  We have bless with all this snow.  In years past, I put off going until I'd have the time. Then the snow would  melts. This is why I have decided to make the time.  I want to get out and enjoy life more. Use it more wisely.  Well after work, a friend of mine wanted me to go with her to look at a different car.  So Saturday, I went with them. I didn't get back until dark. I enjoyed the time with them but my plans were changed.  So today, Sunday, I got up before the sun. The air was crisp, the wind was still.  I layered my clothes and out I went.  Snow was still on the trees and the sky was overcasted.  You could see a haze coming off the ground.  I felted great.  The fields near my house were untouched and looked like a white sheet.  As I went further, I could see tracks in the snow. Rabbits, Deer, and other animals.  I was hoping to see some of them.  The sun was just coming over the hill and the cloud were clearing.  I knew that I  had things to do at home and  it  wasn't  going to get done with out me. Dishes to do and laundry.  Years worth of paper work to reduce. But I wanted put these thoughts down.  A new Year, a fresh start,  like every day we have in our lives. I'm glad I had this day.

last night i went to the loveland christmas party. then to chilly and nomads to spend the night. in the morning we open presents. nomad made funnel cake for breakfast, how fun!!  new tradition,  Christmas Tacos. very colorfull and good.  I miss all that aren't here and I know that you would be here if you could. I'm very proud that all of you can have the confidences to do what you feel is right for you.  That doesn't mean I'm not concern about you all.  with that said I love you all Merry Christmas, MOM

I went to bed early tonight. But, Molly wanted her walk. So after the walk I started to wake up. now I'm wide awake. It's almost 10:00pm. Did you see the moon? Large and bright. I'm very excited-- my youngest is coming home for 3 weeks. Also my son and new wife are coming thanksgiving.

I can''t believe that it's October. I've heard that lately. So I think, what have I've have done in the 12 months? Oct 06, I moved into trailer. Jan 07, I visited my daughter living in Ohio, She was expecting her third child. She had a beautiful little boy, just like his brother and sister. Then on to Tennessee, my son lives there. On my way down, he called my cell phone to tell me that he was going to ask his girlfriend to marry him. I was able to meet the, soon-to-be, in-laws. Then my son in Florida called, he reasoned, that I was half way to FL from WI. So--- I go. I was able to see his school, apartment, and girlfriend, and oh ya--warm weather. My traveling companion, is my dog Molly. I call her my "empty nest child". So I travel back to winter, started a new job and settle in the new digs. My oldest and me go to a neet sort of drawing thing. i really enjoy the time spent together. I bought a used motorcycle. My reasoning, save gas, save the world and money on gas. I can save $60.00 a week in gas, $240.00 a month.

April, I go to a car show with daughter and family. I trade my camper for a '77 convertable bug. Sweet-- my pop-up was more work that I wanted. My idea of camping is not to worry about setting up and taking down. I wanted something a little more simple but not have wet floors in tents. So I have a '76 VW campmoble. My thought is to down size. Sell my gas eating Jeep and pop-up. Well as it turns out, both VW's need TLC. So for now the jeep stays (for the up coming winter). May comes,my son's wedding. One of best things that happens, my oldest sister comes along. The wedding is great, the stay in the hotel was great. Seeing the family support their brother and his three best buds there. Makes me warm all over.

I thought I should write.  It has been some time since I started this site.  sometimes -  feel i have alot to say, yet i can't seem to put it into print.  i think that i should carry a small mico tape player, maybe then i'll capture my thoughts when they happen.  but, maybe this get easier as i write more. so dear reader have some tea and toast. the words may come.   the new happenings,  i started a new job.  i'ts interesting and at the same time,  it's not to hard.  i just need to slow down and double check and relax.