The four days out at the Oregon coast were wonderful, mostly overcast, one brilliant day, and we ended with a real soaker, which was exactly the right time for it. We camped with John's parents, whom I was very impressed with, and his brother and his wife, whom I've always admired. It was a lot of fun to be with them, and Walt's cooking made me ( Read more... )

I'm thankful for the new kitchen sink John put into the kitchen. The shorter disposal side is also smaller and easier to fill with soapy water for the wash. The other basin is HUGE and a good once again deeper than the old sink. It's wonderful and roomy and makes washing dishes a lot eaiser, along with filling the stock pots and washing it, too ( Read more... )

I'm thankful for my family, for my financial situation, for the food we eat, the air I can actually breath, and for not being sick for a while. I am thankful that I have the job I have, for all its stresses, it's not the soul-killing work I was doing with the previous group. I'm thankful for being able to give and help others. I'm thankful for ( Read more... )