Farewell 2014

The rain comes down in a gentle manner as we end our office year. Here are two pictures of my home away from home for the last 12 years, after a whirlwind straightening job by Shannon and Charlotte. I love our manufactured home office space.

I took an hour to help a friend prepare to advertise a 72 Mercedes for sale, its a sweet ride for some antique lover out there.

Saw the movie Unbroken last night. Good job of seeing the mercilessness of hatred and the power of endurance.

Laura has a good book she is reading, nowhere to go, and a great day to stay home. We will end our voluntary game of fasting from heat tomorrow and have a warmer time during this current cold spell. Over two months without using the AC or the heater....yeah us.Yeah lower electric bills.
Even Kitty got under the covers this morning, her ears are thin and cold.

Happy New Year!

Ending a great year

This old picture of the first walk after checking into the Point at Poipu is one of my favorites, as we go onto the resort property next door. Just catching Laura getting balanced on one foot, reading for a vacation week ahead, floods me with joy.

Hoping to spend time thanking God and thinking about what lies ahead in 2015. Our Ruby Anniversary in a few weeks, 40 years, and mostly good ones, with a few periods of sadness, loss and hurt from our circumstances. We are no different than everyone in that reality, and compared to most of the world, we have had far more blessing than pain, and the pain served its good purpose.

I want to continue growing in understanding, enjoying the health and flexibility I have, cherished the joys and challenges ahead.

Last Golf Round of the Year

Its pretty special to play golf all year round, and even though it took till ten for the frost to melt we were comfortable the whole round.

Open House

Is this an Elf? Saw it at a party and thought it was cute.

A fine Sunday, ready for 2015, an open house this afternoon, will welcome all who come with peace and joy.

Christmas joys

Shannon was gifted a designer I phone cover with artwork from our son Brian. A company does this for artists and we think it is very cool.

She also is spending time with her Tucson friend Charlotte that has extended for many years and gives her opportunity to visit down there several times a year. Charlotte also loves to visit her grandmother his in Sun Lakes so they can hang out together.

We are in cleaning and hiding mode for our open house, cleaning is mostly done, but hiding all out electrical cords and comfort stuff that make our life work takes some time and ingenuity.

The Raices Group

In the NYC Subway system they have some areas of connection that have huge concourses. In the past decade they have allowed groups with permision to perform and sell their music.

One day I was captivate by the sound of a Peruvian pipe group with catchy background tapes. I rushed a short video and kept up with the family and later checked out their website and discovered they are a group that supports human rights around the world as well, and have performed widely in countries struggling with abusive governments.

Brian knew I enjoyed the wind instruments that were developed in Peru, and brought to the Indian culture in the north american continent as well. I known have two albums given to me as Christmas presents and I am enjoying them today.

Merry Christmas 2014

This is my family, three kids, two grands together for Xmas Eve dinner.