Sloth, that's what it is. Nothing but sloth. I have been thinking of writing for a couple of weeks, but haven't. Nothing has intruded, just sloth.
June was a full mont. Early on, the Alberta Conference of the UCC held a banquet for all those in ministry who were either being ordained and commissioned (coming IN), and all those retiring (going OUT). Beatrix was one of those recognized, and formally retired. That same day, we had lunch with Catherine McInnis, her husband and sister Alison, in Edmonton. Nice reconnection after way too many years.
The next weekend was the marriage of Jennifer and Balou in Ottawa. I didn't attend, but eagerly devoured the on line pictures. The very next weekend was Diego's graduation as a Paramedic, also in Ottawa. I was in attendance for that event. It was great to see how this handsome grandson scored Honours in his program. Jasmine hosted a terrific barbecue afterwards. An altogether enjoyable weekend. The only downside was the plane trip. Nothing wrong with the plane, just with me. I am discovering that, contrary to the old days, when I enjoyed flying, I now find it a tiring chore. I was exhausted going, and coming home. Flying just isn't my thing anymore, but is the only way to visit offspring. Sigh…
The remainder of the month was just routine stuff…and old guy filling his days, without energy to do much that is noteworthy, apart from swimming every day for 30 minutes or so. The Ponoka Stampede was on, bring 10000 visitors to town. RV's everywhere. traffic horrible. I was part of a trip taking the Senior's Unit from the hospital to that event - wheelchairs in the heat, not fun even for the patients. Rodeo is not my thing, but this is a BIG event out here, the biggest 6 day rodeo in Canada, after the Calgary Stampede, which is much longer.
June 30, Beatrix actually retired, and celebrated by staying in bed July 1 until 11:00 in the AM - a new record! She has been experimenting with having no pressure to work by reading a lot, and planning a fancy dinner tomorrow night for an evening with a friend. July is well started, but is a very quiet time for us. Routine, routine, routine…except for Beatrix, who has tackled house cleaning (what else would a German Hausfrau do?).
I am involved in a very sad funeral on Monday, and a couple of weddings later on the month. I, apparently, am having trouble retiring. Not so my spouse!
June was a full mont. Early on, the Alberta Conference of the UCC held a banquet for all those in ministry who were either being ordained and commissioned (coming IN), and all those retiring (going OUT). Beatrix was one of those recognized, and formally retired. That same day, we had lunch with Catherine McInnis, her husband and sister Alison, in Edmonton. Nice reconnection after way too many years.
The next weekend was the marriage of Jennifer and Balou in Ottawa. I didn't attend, but eagerly devoured the on line pictures. The very next weekend was Diego's graduation as a Paramedic, also in Ottawa. I was in attendance for that event. It was great to see how this handsome grandson scored Honours in his program. Jasmine hosted a terrific barbecue afterwards. An altogether enjoyable weekend. The only downside was the plane trip. Nothing wrong with the plane, just with me. I am discovering that, contrary to the old days, when I enjoyed flying, I now find it a tiring chore. I was exhausted going, and coming home. Flying just isn't my thing anymore, but is the only way to visit offspring. Sigh…
The remainder of the month was just routine stuff…and old guy filling his days, without energy to do much that is noteworthy, apart from swimming every day for 30 minutes or so. The Ponoka Stampede was on, bring 10000 visitors to town. RV's everywhere. traffic horrible. I was part of a trip taking the Senior's Unit from the hospital to that event - wheelchairs in the heat, not fun even for the patients. Rodeo is not my thing, but this is a BIG event out here, the biggest 6 day rodeo in Canada, after the Calgary Stampede, which is much longer.
June 30, Beatrix actually retired, and celebrated by staying in bed July 1 until 11:00 in the AM - a new record! She has been experimenting with having no pressure to work by reading a lot, and planning a fancy dinner tomorrow night for an evening with a friend. July is well started, but is a very quiet time for us. Routine, routine, routine…except for Beatrix, who has tackled house cleaning (what else would a German Hausfrau do?).
I am involved in a very sad funeral on Monday, and a couple of weddings later on the month. I, apparently, am having trouble retiring. Not so my spouse!
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