per l'ignoranti

“At every word a reputation dies. 
And all who told it added something new,

and all who heard it made enlargements, too.” 
Alexander Pope

Christmas Season, 2011

Mother and Dad sent this Maine wreath to Florida...smells so good every time we open the door (or leave it open to let the breeze in, like today)!

MY BEN @ Grand Canyon, Summer, 2011

To Virginia Beach with Jamie...Judy & family had a cottage, and Ginny, Deb & family, and Mother & Dad were there. It was a great (and quick) three days, plus two days of driving there and back.

What happened to my blog? I don't have the time to give it the attention it deserves...dang the Masters' degree, anyway! I didn't post in February, and this is the bouquet that Mother & Dad sent me for my birthday. I keep every card now...and cherish every wish. Such are the characteristics of growing older (better?!)!

I don't think I showed these pictures before, but in light of the Southwest event last week...they are apropos! Was sitting beside Judith, and about to enjoy our unexpected chance to share a flight together before heading to our respective extreme corners of the United States of America, when to my dismay the inside window and frame came off in my hands! "Keep climbing...and instilling confidence" is my vote for the new slogan.

Just made banana bread and working on beef stew (end of January).

Niles, golfing out back on a nice day in January!