After a lot of phone calls and crossed wires and everything else that the military is famous for, we were able to put Dad's (TBG's) ashes to rest at the Dixon Military Cemetery. It's a lovely place right outside of Vacaville, about an hour's drive from Stockon ( Read more... )

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Well, we are going to give the bunkhouse a go this weekend. There's still no water, but the plumbing is working, so at least the toilet will flush when we fill the tank. I have promised TBG two days, but I have packed for four, just in case. Everyone except God is supposed to be descended upon the bunkhouse today (guess who is providing lunch ( Read more... )

Frank Thornton - the actor who played Captain Peacock on "Are You Being Served" passed away on Saturday.  He was one of my favorite characters on AYBS? and the news of his passing makes me very sad.  I think he was the last of the regulars on the show... truly the passing of an era.

Ray Bradbury died this morning in Los Angeles.  I remember all the lovely, thoughtful, and scary tales he wove.  He made me wonder to think and to question not just reality, but everything.  Many of his books remain some of all-time my favorites.

An incredible storyteller and a very nice man to boot.  He was 91