It has been a long time since I made a BLOG entry. As my mother always said, "No news is good news." That is true in this case. My health continues to improve. I am able to walk without assistive devices, but not for long as my stamina is low. I have physical therapy 2X per week. I like it. Yesterday's visit to the knee replacement factory was satisfying in that the assistant said that I could do anything now that my knee would allow except for high impact activities. "Half-pipe," no.
Speaking of which, did you enjoy the Olympics? I did. Every night I looked forward to seeing the activities. Then I would think of what the parents had to do so that their athlete child could reach Olympic heights.
Here's some fun that I've had recently: The Super Bowl was exciting. My colleague and I completed docent training in Native American/First Peoples studies. I loved how the Canadians celebrated their First Nations in the Olympics. A public radio announcement told of a Chris Botti concert at Flint Center, nearby. I went all by my self and loved the concert. Chris Botti is a fabulous trumpet player and eye-candy as well. Saw "Daddy Long Legs" with a friend. Wonderful, touching play. I trained for the new China exhibition. I am very impressed with the ink artists and the exhibition is beautifully rendered.
I've saved the best til last. My Texas friends celebrate birthdays by taking the B-day girl out for an elegant lunch. I have never been able to participate. I looked at my schedule and last weekend I went to Texas to surprise Kathleen at her birthday lunch. I had to tell one of the friends that I was coming as I needed a ride to the event. She brought Kathleen to my sister's house to pick me up, making up a reason to be there. Here is a group photo and Kathleen's surprised look when she first saw me.
I had a great time at my sister's house. We were able to include a dinner with extended family at "Outback Steakhouse." I have not eaten steak in a very long time. My filet mignon was incredibly delicious! Here are family shots.
I close with some photos of Olive and Keela, my best Skype friends.
With gratitude to all for making my life so full and healthy.
Love,
Diane
2 comments:
Hi Diane, The news is fabulous about your health..and the photos are wonderful. I especially liked the one of Olive in the hat..she looks like a good candidate for the Red Hat Society...of course in many years. So glad you could get to Texas. The Olympics were great. I was on the end of my chair throughout the hockey game. The results were fine although I did cheer the USA. Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Much love, Vera
What a great update! Thanks, Diane. Of course I knew about your Chris Botti concert (such a classy looking dude! -- and plays trumpet like an angel!) but was interested in Daddy Long Legs. My mother talked about seeing that play as a little girl -- we're talking the 1920's now -- and how she cried and cried; could it really be the same play? Where did you see it?
So glad you're on the mend and having such a good time. When I grow up I want to be just like you! :-)
But not yet...just accepted a job, which will cut my traveling for a few years, back at the old Wiland place in Longmont; same kind of job, much less responsibility -- and that sounds grand to me. And, we close on our house next Thursday. So, things are looking up! You'll have to come visit!
XOXO Araby
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