Haven’t been home since being cancer diagnosed last July. AND because I’m not the best with sharing personal information (this comes from a guy who weblogs 10x/month), best response – show up in person. Alleviates some worry: sharing dinner, sharing laughs, worshipping together…and completing another marathon (of course).
December 18th – celebrated baby Bro’s birthday LIVE & in PERSON.
Game night, [Hallmark] Christmas movies – and birthdays too! FAAAANNNTASTIC!
Unexpectedly my 3-day weekend trip became a 4-day adventure — weather delayed my return flight home. Bright side? Extra half-day with Mom & a crack-of-dawn work-out at my brother’s new gym (not yet open to the public). Sweet!
Mark your calendar, FAMILY. Marathoning OKC next April – short (3 hour) road trip away…hint, hint 🙂
[Colorado fun fact: Dec 18th/my 7th year as a Colorado homeowner]
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- long, long time ago
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- flanked by wife & daughter, even James looks good 🙂
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- brother’s new gym
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- celebrating baby Bro’s BIG day
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- mountain of chocolate
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- ‘Grandma’ gift (now 20+ years old)
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- more grandkid art
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- who can’t resist Granny’s homemade chocolate-covered peanut butter bonbons?
Williamsburg ‘Clown Room’, Bro’s new gym & Family Game Night
Whaling by day, dinner & a show by night. Living B-I-G on my BIRTHDAY!
After a half-day at sea whale watching, caught a few zzz’s on the upper deck of the Elephant Walk Inn (my P-town B&B). At my new advanced age, find an afternoon nap is the only way I can hang past 10pm. LOL>
Tea-smoked duck at the Front Street Grill (thanks Sheila & Patricia), followed by VIP tickets to Audra McDonald at the Town Hall (thanks Stephen). Lovin’ me some Broadway – and THIS gal delivered. A 6-time Tony WINNER, she captivated for an hour half – 7 months pregnant & in heels…and only 4 years my junior (yep, baby-making at age 46 – WOW!).
Fog rolled in & evening temps dropped double-digits. Perfect nite for a stroll.
Happy Birthday me, happy birthday.
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- the only way I can hang past 10pm
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- perfect Birthday dinner
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- tea-smoked duck — why I keep coming back
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- red dress & a strong handshake
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- perfect nite for a stroll by the Town Library
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- 6-time Tony WINNER, Audra McDonald
6-time Tony WINNER, Audra McDonald (audio only)
Having already made plans to spend my birthday on the Cape this year, Ash surprised a few days early – at work. Balloons & banners, stayed late the night before to decorate my office – so much effort. WOW, very much appreciated. Thanks Ash 🙂
Cards, birthday greetings & celebration dinners continued all month.
May my next 50 be as full of adventure & love of life!
birthday text from Mom:
“To laugh often and much.
To win the respect of smart people,
And the affection of children,
To earn the approval of honest critics,
And face the betrayal of false friends,
To appreciate beauty,
To find the best in others,
To leave the world a bit better,
Whether by a healthy child,
A garden patch,
Or a redeemed social condition,
To know one life has breathed easier,
Because you have lived,
This is to have succeeded.”
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- AARP — seriously?
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- office surprise
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- birthday dinner: shrimp, corn & new potatoes — wrapped in foil, 20 minutes on the grill — FAAANNNTASTIC!
ridiculous, but true
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- again, kid on the right — guessing that was my spot 🙂
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- Sis always stole the show
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- assume we wore GREEN on purpose – HA!
the big 5-0
