Memories of Dad

For some unknown reason, I've had Dad on my mind. It may be the coming of Spring and the thought of planting vegetable and herb seeds once again, watching the daffodil and crocus poke cautiously through the winter soil .

Maybe it's the unanswered question of how he would react to the New President, would he still be Archie Bunker or could he get past that?

It could be the mention of programs to get people back to work It reminds me of his own experience in the CCC which gave him hope in his youth. I think he would approve if he truly understood that we are getting back to basics.

The last time I saw him alive I think we both knew it. He was in the hospital in Baltimore and I was leaving to return to Delaware, . He was in good humor and when the nurse addressed him "Hey good lookin"" He responded "Whatcha got cookin" in that silly way of his that was endearing
We looked at each other for a very long time, like he was trying to take it all in and hold it forever.

I hesitated several time before finally departing, and I think I cried all the way home

I have such a busy week ahead. My calendar is starting to look like Mom Mom's, full of Doctor appointments.
I have 2 PT sessions, a follow up with my Primary, and the first of 5 weekly sessions with the Orthopedic PA for a shot of Supartz in both knees. It is designed to lubricate the knee between the joint to increase flexibility. If it works it will help avoid replacement knee surgery .
We are also packing up the area to be tiled, ie kitchen furniture and TV room. That is the first project to be tackled. We are waiting to hear about the home equity to proceed with the others.
The floor will be started next Monday.
We had a great weather weekend, temps in the 60's and sunshine. It makes me anxious to get on with Spring!!

Ah..February.
Can be the last cold month of winter or not.
I am anxious to get on with Spring as are most people who don't ski or snowboard.
I am also trying to not let the economy be an issue, but we are applying for a Home equity loan to get some home improvements done.
We have ceramic tile for the kitchen and TV room, are hoping to replace the counter top and sink, and put an island in where the kitchen table is.
We would also like to change the the flooring in the LR and DR. and Maybe get a new fancy washer and dryer!

Personally, I am going through some restoration as well.
I got a cortisone shot in my shoulder last week which helped with the pain from when I fell on it in Dec. I had my knees x-rayed, and they showed osteo arthritis in both patellas. I am getting shots (not the same thing) for them next week and started P.T. on Tuesday. There was an old man in the training room going on about Gitmo and how the prisoners should all be shot in the head when they are released, and then started quoting Rush Limbaugh, his hero. It was hilarious. He even hated the Indians (Native Americans) because, get this, they killed our soldiers. When I reminded him, politely, that they were here first he said they had no deeds to prove it. Well just shoot me in the head for being so liberal! Don't these people even want to "Get It?"
I really dislike this aging process. The wisdom that comes with it is great, but of course all in hindsight. By the time you learn the tricks, you're too stiff to roll over.

I have really been neglecting this since I got involved in Facebook. The most amazing missing person I have discovered is my old friend Wanda whom I worked with at Woodies. We generally opened the restaurant together every morning and discussed all aspects of our lives, while making soup and setting up the line.

I had a mutiny of sorts going on in the end of my tenure, a coup by some disgruntled employees, that spread like a cancer through the the kitchen and Dining room making it impossible for me to manage. It was based on rumors and false accussations, threats of union involvement and my own lack of a strong mentor within the company. It took it's toll on me , and I eventually resigned. Wanda was one of the faithful who was loyal to the end. She stayed on through the next manager who succeeded in disposing of the white trash druggies who were causing the dissent.

I haven't heard from her for 20 years. It has been exciting to correspond with her again. We have both changed so much, and have so much to relay. It has made my week.

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Ok, enough is enough .

Let's get this election over and done with so I can get on with my life. It's starting to feel like the OJ trial only longer

. I have heard McCain and Palin's stump speeches so many times, I think I could stand in for either of them in a pinch.

And what's up with Joe the plumber,??? McCain's hero, who is not licensed, has a lien on his house and and out of state driver's license...HELLO. he only makes 40 grand a year so all this talk about his Taxes are BS.. And how amusing is it that he didn't even show up for the rally he was scheduled to attend on his candidate's behalf. Quite an endorsement John.

I guess his new agent had something to do with that, and maybe that is why he is so concerned now that he is a rock star and maybe climbing into a new tax bracket. Let's hope he gets high enough that he can enjoy the breaks tha the wealthy receive.

And the tax issue...what does it matter anymore now that ALL OF US got hosed by the banking industry and Wall Street . Taxes are going up regardless of who takes office.

My fear is that after Tuesday, I won't have any thing to watch on TV.

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Jim and I had dinner Tuesday night with 2 old friends from High school. Irene, who was my best friend and his Girl friend, and BJ , who was also one of our pals. She and Jim were voted MOST FUN LOVING.

They made a special trip to see Jim because we missed our 45th re union when he was in the hospital. Irene also was here to visit her sister who lives nearby in Millsboro.

Irene is currently living in California with her husband. They have moved many times with his Company, from Manhattan, to Boston to Denver and now south of LA.
BJ lives in Harford County with her husband. Everyone has children and Grand children, including me:-)
We had a great time reminiscing and laughing about old times, and sharing our stories of a 45 year gap.. the good, the bad and the ugly.
It provoked a lot of old feelings and memories of the past, all the double dates we went on, days we hooked school together, making out at the drive in, our trips tp OC. I even took the Trailways Bus to College Park on Friday after work, to spend the weekend with Irene and Jim at UofM. Then we drifted apart and into our own worlds. I did see Jim occasionally after I was married, but he also disappeared and turned up at our 30th reunion.
I hope they stay in touch with us now that we have connected again.