Hello! We've fianlly gained access to the blog again! So we're ready to say how grateful we are for 2009! and 2010! We had many guests in our home during 2009, including Stephen, to whom we are very thankful! He did much while he was here in repairing our house and painting our ramp! Our most recent visit was from our new daughter-in-law and grandson! What a wonderful pair! We hated so much to see them leave. Debra is a wonderfully attentive mother, a little over anxious sometimes being a first time mother! She had to get back to the fayetteville area to go to work today. She's a 'teacher' at a day care center there. She and a helper have the responsiblity of 16 toddlers from 12 monts to 2 years! She absolutely loves it!
The big highlight of our past year, other than the arrival of our grandson, was our visit to Chicago! We enjoyed it so much! Visits to the art institute and the sushi restaurant next to it, plus other attractions we took in on our trips into the city. We're hoping to see everyone at the lake this summer! Gladys
Hi everyone! Since Christmas Gladys and I have been on a diet and I have lost 16 pounds! It's a vegan diet with no sugar or oil. We eat mostly soups, beans and salads. I probably couldn't do it without Glad. She prepares the meals and I take leftovers to work with me. No snacking is allowed between meals! I have been trying to get more exercise-walking at work and sometimes climbing stairs at the airport.
I'm still working lots of hours-about 86 last week. I did enjoy my night off last night and I got plenty of sleep. Last week I started going in in the afternoons, getting to Little Rock by 3-3:30 and then coming home early in the morning. I liked that pretty well so I think I'll try to continue with it.
Before Christmas I got a phone call from cousin Paul Taussig. He and his wife live in Bradford, less than 30 miles from here. They come into Searcy regularly to see her mother so we hope to get together with them sometime. Love to all, Ken
Monday, January 25, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
My latest news: Ensign,
Dear family:
This is Martin Luthers's Weekend, and we have been reminded of his passionate dedication to freedom and justice. On Sunday in church we reflected on Speak Loudly. To say nothing i o n the face of injustice is shameful; and in the afternoon we heard Aaron Freeman, an actor, read the speech by MLKjr. against the Vietnam War in 1966. Except for the references to VN it could have been spoken today about how force and militarism have infiltrated our national psyche. This afternoon Ella Jenkins, a friend of MLKjr and folk singer, did her 20th annual concert for families. About 200 parents with their children came and sang together with her. Afterward there was a cake with candles for MLKjr's birthday, with a piece for each person.
At Christmas time we entertained 2 Korean girls (students in U S universities-California and Texas) We just loved having them with us. 8 other students were in other homes for what is called Christmas International HOuse. We took them all to a Bulls Basketball game and beat the Indiana Pacers 104 to 98. Because the home town team won everyone with a ticket was given a Big Mac free!
I'm looking forward to my trip next weekk to Mexico, a country I have never visited. Lutherans and Presbyterians are holding a seminar about world trade there for eight days. It's nice to go to Mexico in the middle of winter!
We learn from Michael that we are all set for our summer reunion at beautiful Lake Geneva WI. He made the arrangements for us. We find July 4th a good time to gather.
Mkay joy come too the hearrts of peope everywhere. May barriers crumble, suspicion disappear, hatreds cease and may all divisions be healed. Love to all. Ensign
This is Martin Luthers's Weekend, and we have been reminded of his passionate dedication to freedom and justice. On Sunday in church we reflected on Speak Loudly. To say nothing i o n the face of injustice is shameful; and in the afternoon we heard Aaron Freeman, an actor, read the speech by MLKjr. against the Vietnam War in 1966. Except for the references to VN it could have been spoken today about how force and militarism have infiltrated our national psyche. This afternoon Ella Jenkins, a friend of MLKjr and folk singer, did her 20th annual concert for families. About 200 parents with their children came and sang together with her. Afterward there was a cake with candles for MLKjr's birthday, with a piece for each person.
At Christmas time we entertained 2 Korean girls (students in U S universities-California and Texas) We just loved having them with us. 8 other students were in other homes for what is called Christmas International HOuse. We took them all to a Bulls Basketball game and beat the Indiana Pacers 104 to 98. Because the home town team won everyone with a ticket was given a Big Mac free!
I'm looking forward to my trip next weekk to Mexico, a country I have never visited. Lutherans and Presbyterians are holding a seminar about world trade there for eight days. It's nice to go to Mexico in the middle of winter!
We learn from Michael that we are all set for our summer reunion at beautiful Lake Geneva WI. He made the arrangements for us. We find July 4th a good time to gather.
Mkay joy come too the hearrts of peope everywhere. May barriers crumble, suspicion disappear, hatreds cease and may all divisions be healed. Love to all. Ensign
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