Another day in ?????

Didn't do much today; just a little financial management. These days it's really tough for me to figure out where our investments should be placed. I guess you just take your best shot. After all, that's what the pros do!

Just finished 'blink' - excellent book! Talks about how we judge people and situations in an instant. The author says it is both good and bad that we (humans) can do this. Very cool book; it's an easy read but has a neat viewpoint and adds something to popular psychology bookshelves. Check it out.

Don In Florida

Don In FloridaRecently my MIL has been hospitalized for various things culminating in an operation about two weeks ago. She's been in the hospital for an entire month as of today. My wife is an only child so we are visiting at least every other day. Going to the hospital that much, driving through the 15 or so miles of traffic, being unsure of whether she is going to survive or not, sure takes it out of you. Our daughter complained the other day that it is all we can talk about any more. She's right. It overwhelms every other aspect of our lives. Fun and laughter are in really short supply around here these days.

Dull, Dull, Dull!!

Still hanging around home. Mother is still dementia bound. MIL has had surgery for various internal problems; isn't out of the woods yet. The rains have started a bit so the lawn looks better. If we'd do something to it we might have a nice place. Driving down to the hospital every other day does take something out of you. I'm admiring my Dad more than usual; he was fine until he went into the hospital & had the grace to die in about 2 days. I know my mother & MIL are thinking he did the right thing! I only wish I could have seen him one last time.

Admiring Blogers!

Well, it's been quite a while since I've added to this stupid thing. It makes me admire those of you who write something nearly every day. It's tough to write regularly like that but you are doing it. Congratulations!

Of course my life is pretty dull. My wife & I are early retirees living in the Tampa Bay area. While summers are awful, things are starting to look up. Today it was in the mid-80's which did require air conditioning but tonight it's in the 70's so we have the house open & spent part of the night out by the pool talking and drinking. Tough duty!

Our daughter came over today just to check up on us. She keeps thinking that we are going to sneak away or put the house up for sale or something. We just aren't going to do anything like that but it's her paranoia. Well, mine is different but I've got several! Had a good visit. The ladies spent a lot of time in front of the tv while I surfed the web and dozed in my room. Then we all had dinner & she wandered off home. Sometimes she stays the night but I'm thinking that this being Saturday night she was hoping to see a little nightlife before bed! Who wants to spend their weekend with their parents!

Starting A Blog

We'll see what happens here. Blogging seems a lot like hard work when I read the things written by some people. I'll give it a try but be forewarned: sometimes I'm going to take a month or so off! More about me later.