Author Archives: Jimmy

This week all our grandkids will be back in “school.” Rory and Ellie have had their Pre-School orientation and did really well. Won’t be long before you’ll be getting a ‘save the date’ notice for their graduation. Wishing them a … Continue reading →

Eleven years ago today this blog’s entry read in part “…. Emily weighed seven pounds (exactly) and was 21 inches long. If you divide 7 into 21 you 3 which just happens to be the date she was born (and … Continue reading →

Yesterday, I mentioned that the month of September appeared in the title of more songs than any other month. I hadn’t thought about it, and don’t know if that’s really true, but there are quite a few “September” songs.  I … Continue reading →

Well, here we are again, summer is behind us as we head into fall. September holidays get started with the Labor Day celebration — coming up this weekend, schools (hopefully) get started and football season gets underway. The Romans believed … Continue reading →

Well, August is pretty much in the books. There are a couple of events that occurred the last day of August that I still remember…. in 1982 an 11-day standoff in Ruby Ridge, Idaho, between government officials and an armed … Continue reading →

A few days ago I dropped something off at our church and one of the people in the office said something about being a member of Generation X. I realized that I’ve heard various references to the different “generations” for … Continue reading →

Pippin is the cat that lives next door. He moved in more than 12 years ago…. I don’t know how old he was when he moved here. Pippin is an “outdoor cat” and a lot of people think he belongs … Continue reading →

Monday, Locke started school — first day of grade (elementary) school. Today Emily starts school — first day of middle school. New school, new challenges, new friends, new phase of her learning experience.After virtual school last year, I’m sure she’s … Continue reading →

I was with a small group recently, and the term “over the hill” was used. Actually, I hadn’t heard it for a long time…. you may find that surprising, given my age, but I hadn’t heard it for a while. … Continue reading →

At the end of his first day in first grade, Locke’s favorite subjects in school are Snacks, Recess and Writing.He is truly my grandson!!— 30 — .